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In Pohang Songdo, the retired naval ship “Pohangham” is anchored. This ship, leased to the Navy at no cost, is no longer used for its original military purpose. Instead, it serves as an exhibition space for civilians. “Pohangham Experience Center” Opened on Pohang Citizen’s Day, June 12, 2010, the Pohangham Experience Center, funded by the same sources as the Cheonanham, ...

The “Character Maritime Park” in Pohang Songdo is a park located along the river in the city center. It’s a cultural park where children can meet characters like Turning Mecard, Hello Carbot, Sophie Ruby, Gaspar and Lisa. In addition to stimulating children’s imaginations, the park offers a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the calm night and the sea with vibrant musical ...

Songdo is a place name that can be found in various places, and you can also find Songdo in Pohang. The name Songdo originated from the name of the island that was located at the entrance where the Hyeongsan River meets the East Sea, called “Bundao (분도)” and the original administrative district name of the area around the beach, called ...

Pohang Songdo derives its name from the past when pine trees were abundant in the area. Here, you can find the “Songrim Theme Street” created as part of Pohang City’s “Green Way” project, aimed at providing citizens with cultural enjoyment and relaxation. In Pohang, where there are not many parks for healing in the woods, Songrim Theme Street stands out ...

McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is synonymous with fast-food burgers and has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. With its global presence, McDonald’s even created the concept of the “Big Mac Index,” which calculates prices based on its menu item, the “Big Mac.” This demonstrates the ...

If you head north from Pohang Jukdo Market, you’ll come across a street called “Ggotmalo.” This street is located near Pohang Central Academy Theater and the Central Police Station in Jungang-dong, Pohang. In the past, this area used to be the economic and cultural hub of Pohang. However, due to urban planning changes and the resulting urban consolidation, vacant spaces ...

If you were to name the most famous market in Pohang, it would likely be “Jukdo Market.” It’s a large traditional market and well-known for offering seafood such as “hoe” (raw fish) and crabs to visitors, especially those from out of town. “This is a hotel located near Pohang Jukdo Market, called Lazavi. Situated within walking distance from Jukdo Market, ...

Pohang’s Jukdo Market is a representative traditional market in Pohang. Jukdo, one of the names associated with Pohang, means “island” where “bamboo” used to grow abundantly. Pohang is a city created by filling the space between islands, and you can find many place names ending in “do,” indicating islands, in its designations. “Jukdo Market: 24-Hour Crab and Sashimi Street” Within ...

Pohang Jukdo Market is a traditional market representing Pohang City. “Jukdo” in the name refers to an island where bamboo used to grow abundantly, meaning “bamboo island.” Pohang is a city created by landfilling between islands, so you can find many place names ending in “island” in the area. “Pohang Jukdo Market: 24-Hour Crab and Sashimi Street” Pohang Jukdo Market ...

Pohang Yeongildae Beach boasts a 1,750-meter-long white sandy shore, with a width ranging from 40 to 70 meters, covering an area of 380,000 square meters. It is one of Pohang’s representative beaches. From the sea, you can see “POSCO” and Yeongil Bay. The fine sand makes it a suitable destination for family vacations. “Lily Hotel, a Cost-Effective Hotel near Pohang ...

If you head north from Pohang’s Jukdo Market, you’ll come across a street called “Dream Road.” This street is located around Pohang’s Central Academy Theater and the Central Police Station in Jungang-dong. In the past, this area used to be the economic and cultural hub of Pohang. However, due to urban planning changes and urban consolidation, vacant spaces and unused ...

Across from Emart Pohang’s parking lot, a small commercial area has formed, where you can find several cafes. Among them, the brand logo of “Ten Percent Coffee” caught my attention, so I decided to go in and take a look. The logo of Ten Percent Coffee is a “%” sign, which is almost identical to the “Percent Coffee,” commonly known ...