Why go
- City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.
- Served by Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO).
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
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KPO has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Seoul, Cheju). 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. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.