Introducing Pohang
Pohang is a good springboard to Ulleungdo or the even more remote Dokdo, but isn’t particularly scenic in itself. The largest city on Korea’s east coast and an important industrial centre, Pohang is dominated by Posco (Pohang Iron & Steel Company), the world’s second-largest steel maker. The city centre is quite lively, however, and Bukbu Beach on the north side of town is popular with both visitors and locals. The two central intersections, Ogeori and Yukgeori, (‘five-road’ and ‘six-road’ junctions) brim with cafés, clothing stores, hofs, restaurants and game parlours. Another lodging, dining and entertainment strip faces lively Bukbu Beach.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Advice for South Korea itinerary please
by stevejoh 13 September 2011
For me I spent one day in Gyeongju, coming in from Busan in the morning and out to Pohang in the evening, all by bus. I was only interested…
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Re: Ulleung Do
by JasonInJapan 03 August 2011
You can also take a ferry to Ulleungdo from Donghae, which is about a 3 - 3.5 hour bus ride from Seoul on the east coast, north of Pohang.…
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Ulleung Do
by Ewojanczyk 03 August 2011
Hi, I would like to go to Ulleung-Do around 6-8 October. How difficult it can be? I read in Lonlely Planet guidebook that ferries run…
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