POSCO

POSCO (포스코) is one of the world's largest and most efficient steelmakers, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Pohang on Korea's southeast coast. It powered Korea's industrialisation and is now expanding into lithium and battery materials. Pohang offers steel-industry heritage plus the easternmost cape of Korea.

✅ Best for: Industry and engineering enthusiasts, and travellers heading to the east coast (Pohang/Homigot).

⏰ When: POSCO works are industrial. Homigot Sunrise Square: open 24h, famous at dawn.

How to Experience POSCO

1. Combine a Pohang visit with Homigot Cape — Korea's easternmost point and a top sunrise spot.
2. See the iconic "Hands of Harmony" sculptures rising from the sea at Homigot.
3. Pohang is reachable by KTX from Seoul (~2.5 hours) via Pohang Station.
4. Try Pohang's famous gwamegi (half-dried herring) — a local winter delicacy.
5. The POSCO steelworks skyline lit up at night is a striking industrial sight from afar.

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💡 Insider Tips

• Homigot (호미곶) hosts a huge New Year's sunrise festival on Jan 1 — book accommodation early.
• Pohang's Yeongildae Beach has a glowing night walkway popular with locals.
• POSCO is pivoting into battery materials (lithium, nickel) — a key EV supply-chain player.
• Pohang is the gateway to Ulleungdo Island ferries for adventurous travellers.
• Try local seafood at Jukdo Market, one of the east coast's largest fish markets.
• The "Hands of Harmony" — one hand on land, one in the sea — is Pohang's signature photo.

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