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Pohang, Korea

Pohang is the largest city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, with a population of 499,363 as of 2022, bordering the East Sea to the east, Yeongcheon to the west, Gyeongju to the south, and Cheongsong and Yeongdeok County to the north.

Type CityPopulation 499,363

Why go

  • City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.

History

Pohang is the largest city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, with a population of 499,363 as of 2022, bordering the East Sea to the east, Yeongcheon to the west, Gyeongju to the south, and Cheongsong and Yeongdeok County to the north.

Airports

Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO) 7.8 km to the centre
Pohang, 47, KR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Asiana Airlines, Korean Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Seoul, Cheju (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Asiana Airlines OZ (A320) · 2 routes: Cheju, Seoul
  • Korean Air KE (737-800) · 1 route: Seoul

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

포항크루즈
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Pohang Passengership terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
울릉크루즈 승선장
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
포항운하 페리
Ferry route
Outdoor
Pohang - Ulleung
Ferry route
Outdoor
Pohang (Yeongil Bay New Port) - Ulleung (Sadong)
Ferry route · 울릉크루즈
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Pohang, Korea — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 포항크루즈, 3.2 km); routes include 포항운하 페리, Pohang - Ulleung, Pohang (Yeongil Bay New Port) - Ulleung (Sadong).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pohang, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach