Local Information
Hyoja Art Hall
Hyoja Art Hall is only about a 15-minute walk from POSTECH and offers various cultural programs from classical music concerts to plays and movies. Admission is usually free. For the schedule of programs, click here (in Korean only). For more information, contact the IBS-CGP Admin Office at 279-9901.
Pohang Culture and Art Hall
Pohang Culture and Art Hall is the main venue of arts and cultural events in the city and offers high quality performance and exhibitions throughout the year. Pohang City Orchestra also performs regularly at the hall. For program information, please click here (in Korean only).
From POSTECH, it takes about 15–20 minutes by taxi and costs about KRW 7,000.
IBS has signed up for a membership at the Pohang Culture Center to promote the welfare of IBS members.Benefits: 50 movie tickets for IndiePlus Pohang, 50 benefit cards for various services through affiliated company, and 6 invitation tickets for events (yearly), etc.For more information, please contact CGP staff.
Pohang Museum of Steel Art (POMA) and Hwanho Haemaji Park
Pohang Museum of Steel Art is located at Hwanho Haemaji Park near Yeongildae Beach. Admission is free, and visitors can also enjoy a nice walk along pretty gardens at the park and beautiful view of Yeongildae Beach at the park’s observatory. For more information about current exhibitions and programs, visit the museum website at https://poma.pohang.go.kr/poma/for_eng/.
From POSTECH to Hwanho Haemaji Park, it takes about 30 minutes by taxi (costs about KRW 15,000) and about an hour by bus (Route 207).
Yeongildae Beach
Yeongildae Beach is a great spot for weekend afternoons as well as breezy evenings during the week. There are many restaurants, cafés and bars along the beach.
It’s only a 10-minute drive from Downtown Pohang and about 35 minutes from POSTECH.
Jogging and Bicycle Track along Hyeongsan River
There is a nice track along Hyeongsan-gang River for those who enjoy jogging, walking, or riding a bicycle. You can join the track at the Hyoja SK-View Apartments area (about a 30-minute walk from POSTECH). If you walk towards POSCO and other steel plants, the track will meet the end of Hyeongsan-gang and continue along Songdo Beach.
Attractions in Nearby Cities
City of Gyeongju
Pohang is only a 40-minute drive away from the historic city, Gyeongju which was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla for almost one thousand years until the 10th century. Gyeongju is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Korea and has an abundance of historical sites for tourist to enjoy. There are buses from Pohang to Gyeongju every 10 to 20 minutes, and you can either leave from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal. For more information, please visit the Gyeongju Tourguide Website. If you need help deciding which sites to visit, click here for the Gyeongju Travel Information Brochure.
Daegu Opera House
The closest opera venue is Daegue Opera House. There are several ways to get to Daegu from POSTECH. If you need help, please contact your visit coordinator.
Here are some of the websites you may find useful in exploring the region:
- City of Pohang: https://www.pohang.go.kr/eng/index.do
- Tourist map of Pohang: https://www.pohang.go.kr/eng/Culture/info/map.do
- City of Gyeongju: https://www.gyeongju.go.kr/open_content/english/index.do
- Gyeongju Tour Guide: https://www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour/eng/index.do
- Gyeongbuk Tour Information: https://tour.gb.go.kr/main.do
- Korea Tourism Organization: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto
Off-campus Dining Suggestions
In addition to the [dining options on campus], the following are some suggestions on restaurants in Pohang.
*If you are new to Korean food, take a look at the Korea Tourism Organization website for quick descriptions of some common Korean dishes.
Category | Restaurant | Specility | Recommended menu options (unit: KRW) |
Neighborhood | Distance from campus |
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Korean |
Yohsanjae 요산재 Tel: 054-278-3240 80, Daei-ro, Nam-gu |
Korean dish (Vegan option available) | Bibimbab(비빔밥) Chengukjang(청국장,fast-fermented bean pasted soup) 11,000 & up |
Daejam-dong (대잠동) | 10 min by taxi |
Hanwoo Bonga 한우본가 Tel: 054-277-2655 66, Posco-daero, Nam-gu |
Korean BBQ (grilled beef/pork) |
Minced raw beef (육회) 19,000 Galbi (갈비) 19,000 & up |
I-dong (이동) | 10 min by taxi | |
Shigolhanwoo 시골한우 Tel: 054-275-3091 11-6, Saecheonnyeondaero 434beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Korean BBQ (grilled beef/pork) |
Galbi-sal (갈비살, boneless beef) 20,000 & up | Daejam-dong (대잠동) | 15 min by taxi | |
Kkangtong-Galbi 깡통갈비 Tel: 054-277-9288 75, Hyungsangang-bukro, Nam-gu |
Korean BBQ (grilled beef) |
Galbi (갈비) 26,000 & up | Hyoja-dong (효자동) | 20 min walk | |
Kyodongmyunok 교동면옥 Tel: 054-277-4222 82, Posco-daero, Nam-gu |
Korean noodle & Korean BBQ |
Mul Naengmyun (물냉면, Korean cold noodle) 8,000 Bibim Naengmyun (비빔냉면, Korean cold, spicy, chewy noodle) 8,000 Galbi-tang (갈비탕, Korean beef short rib soup) 9,000 |
I-dong (이동) | 15 min by taxi | |
Sigolyeohang 시골여행 Tel: 054-277-8399 34-2, Yuganggil 10beon-gil, Yeonil-eup, Nam-gu |
Korean noodle | Kal-guksu (칼국수) 6,000 & up | Yeonil (연일) | 15 min walk | |
Chinese | Taesan 태산 Tel: 054-278-2377 20, Hyojadong-gil 1beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Chinese (Korean Style) |
Sweet and sour pork (탕수육) 23,000 | Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
10 min walk |
Joonghwagak 중화각 Tel: 054-274-1337 308-32, Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu |
Spicy Jjajang (black sauce) noodle | Spicy Jjajang noodle (짜장면) 7,000 | Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
15 min walk | |
Boocheonsung 부천성 Tel: 054-277-1753 22-20, Daei-ro 143beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Chinese food | Jjampong noodle (noodles w/ seafood & vegetables in spicy broth) 7,000 | I-dong (이동) | 15 min by taxi | |
T N Hong 티엔홍 Tel: 054-274-6222 17-7, Daei-ro 159beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Chinese food | Jjampong noodle (noodles w/ seafood & vegetables in spicy broth) 8,000 | I-dong (이동) | 15 min by taxi | |
Doma 도마 Tel: 054-615-0707 20, Hyoseong-ro 12beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Chinese food | Jajang noodle (짜장면) 5,000 Jjampong noodle (noodles w/ seafood & vegetables in spicy broth) 8,000 Sweet and sour port (탕수육) 16,000 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
20 min walk | |
By Ryu 바이유 Tel: 054-615-2888 13-6, Hyoseong-ro 52beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Chinese food | Jjajang noodle (짜장면) 5,000 Spicy Jjajang noodle 6,000 Jjampong noodle (noodles w/ seafood & vegetables in spicy broth) 8,000 White Jjampong noodle (noodles w/ seafood & vegetables in spicy broth) 8,000 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi | |
Japanese | Gajokjung 가족정 Tel: 054-272-7455 521-3, Huimang-daero, Nam-gu |
Japanese ramen, Pork/beef cutlet | 7,500 & up | Daejam-dong (대잠동) | 15 min by taxi |
Sushimura 스시무라 Tel: 054-275-2358 14, Daei-ro 1beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Sushi | 15,000 & up | Daejam-dong (대잠동) | 10 min by taxi | |
Woosuri 우수리 Tel: 010-8591-0837 5, Hyoseong-ro 60beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Japanese style bar | Anju (안주, Snacks served with alcoholic beverages) 8,000 & up | Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi | |
Suni 순이 Tel: 054-273-6686 33-3, Hyojadong0gil 10beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Japanese ramen | Japanase ramen (일본식 라면) 9,000 Fried octopus (문어 튀김) 9,000 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
15 min walk | |
Ramen Berova 베라보 Tel: 070-7763-3439 25-1, Hyojadong-gil 6beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Japanese ramen | 9,000 & up | Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
15 min walk | |
Thai | Hyojadong Ssal Guksu 효자동 쌀국수 Tel: 054-278-8815 24-1, 10, Hyojadong-gil |
Rice noodle | 8,000 & up | Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
15 min walk |
란나타이 Tel:054-282-2020 51 Daei-ro, Nam-gu |
Thai food | Noodle and fried rice 9,000 & up |
Daejam-dong (대잠동) |
10 min by taxi | |
폭폭타이 Tel:054-278-8842 570-6 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu |
Thai food | Noodle and fried rice 11,000 & up |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi | |
Fish | Bada-sok-meul-hye 바다속물회 Tel: 054-275-0406 8, Jungheung-ro 213beon-gil, Buk-gu |
Sliced raw fish | Raw fish in cold & spicy broth (물회) 12,000 | Jukdo-dong (죽도동) | 20 min by taxi |
Marado hyet jip 마라도 횟집 Tel: 054-251-3850 217, Haean-ro , Buk-gu |
Sliced raw fish | Raw fish in cold & spicy broth (물회) 12,000 | Duho-dong (두호동) | 30 min by taxi | |
Café | Arabica Coffee Roasters 아라비카 커피 로스터스 Tel: 054-231-7088 185-1, Haean-ro, Buk-gu |
Coffee & cake | Espresso 3,800 Americano 3,800 Café latte 4,500 |
Hwanho-dong (환호동) | 30 min by taxi |
Clematis 클레마티스 Tel: 054-244-2030 73, Posco-daero, Nam-gu |
Coffee, tea & bread | Americano 4,500 Organic tea (varieties) 6,000 & up |
Daejam-dong (대잠동) | 10 min by taxi | |
Hands Coffee 핸즈커피 Tel: 054-275-3476 16, Hyoseong-ro 64beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Coffee & bread | Hand drip coffee 5,500 & up Espresso 4,000 Long black 4,300 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi | |
5 Plus Coffee 파이브 플러스 커피 22-16, Hyoseong-ro 93beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Coffee | Americano 4,500 Espresso 4,500 Cafe latte 5,000 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi | |
Have a Good Day 좋은날 Tel: 070-7766-8899 1F, 101 Hyeongsangangbok-ro, Nam-gu |
Brunch & Coffee | Americano 4,000 Cafe latte 4,500 Sandwiches 11,000 & up salads 13,000 & up |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi | |
Fiore 피오레 26, Youngang-gil 10 beon-gil, Yeonil-eup, Nam-gu |
Coffee & cake | Americano 4,000 Espresso 4,000 Cafe latte 4,500 |
Yeonil (연일) | 10 min walk | |
Go Around Coffee 고 어라운드 커피 30, Youdong-gil, Nam-gu |
Coffee | Cotton flannel drip coffee 6,000 Espresso 3,000 Americano 3,000 Charcoal latte 4,500 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
15 min walk | |
Others | Fano 파노 Tel: 070-7804-7726 21, Hyojadong-gil 10beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Coffee & Food | Tomato curry 8,000 Pizza 17,000 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
15 min walk |
Nilli 닐리 Tel: 054-223-9341 64, Jigok-ro, Nam-gu |
Pasta, pizza & salad | 10,000 & up | Jigok-dong (지곡동) | 10 min walk | |
Jjimdalk Jjorimdalk 찜닭쪼림닭 Tel: 054-283-7878 23, Hyoseong-ro, Nam-gu |
Steamed chicken in soy sauce (찜닭) | 23,000 | Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi | |
Nakdong-Saeng O-ri 낙동강생오리 Tel: 277-9255 15, Hyojadong-gil 5beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Duck BBQ | 20,000 & up | Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
15 min walk | |
Yongpo Mandoo Jjimppang 용포만두찐빵 Tel: 273-0666 10, Hyojadong-gil 5beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Noodles & dumplings | Thin noodles in anchovy broth Thin noodles with spicy sauce (비빔국수) 4,500 Chewy noodles with spicy sauce (쫄면) 4,500 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
15 min walk | |
Mandooga 만두가 Tel: 278-1898 2, Hyojadong-gil, Nam-gu |
Dumplings | Deep fried dumplings 5,500 Noodles in cold beef broth 5,500 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
15 min walk | |
Soomiga 수미가 Tel: 054-278-3698 28, Hyoseong-ro, Nam-gu |
Dumplings | Steamed dumplings 4,500 & up Deep fried dumplings 5,000 & up Jjolmyeon (Spicy cold chewy noodles) 6,000 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi | |
Brillant Blanc 브릴랑 블랑 Tel: 054-285-0310 18, Hyoseong-ro, Nam-gu |
Bakery | Sweet red beans and butter bread 3,500 Cream Cheese bread 3,000 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
20 min walk | |
브래드 릴리 Bread Lilly Tel: 070-8824-0300 64, Jigok-ro, Nam-gu |
Bakery | Fresh bread 2,500 & up | Jigok-dong (지곡동) | 10 min walk | |
Hyggelig 휘겔리 13, Hyoseong-ro 29beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Brunch & Coffee | Americano 3,500 Cafe latte 4,500 Chicken Fricassee 16,000 Porcini mushroom cream pasta 15,000 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi | |
Siktam 식탐 Tel: 054-272-3389 125, Hyeongsangangbuk-ro, Nam-gu |
Pasta, pizza & salad | Pork neck steak 16,900 Spicy pork neck cream pasta 16,900 Bacon Carbonara 15,900 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi | |
Home Pasta 홈 파스타 Tel: 054-277-7678 6, Hyoseong-ro 64beon-gil, Nam-gu |
Pasta | Carbonara 11,000 Cheese oven bee fried rice 11,000 |
Hyoja-dong (효자동) |
5 min by taxi |
Accommodation Suggestions for Pohang & Gyeongju
Rates are as of March 2018 and may vary by season. Please contact the venue or your IBS-CGP visitor coordinator for current rates.
Pohang
Accommodation | Distance from POSTECH | Room | Breakfast (1 person) | Note | |
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Type | Average Rate per night (KRW) | ||||
POSCO Int'l Center 82-54-279-8500 |
Walk: 10 min | Double | 88,000 | 13,200 | - Reservations must be made through an IBS-CGP visitor coordinator. |
Twin | 88,000 | ||||
Hotel Yeongildae 82-54-280-8900 |
Taxi: 15 min | Double | 120,000 | 8,000 | |
Deluxe Double | 142,000 | ||||
AppleTree Hotel 82-54-241-1234 |
Taxi: 15min | Double | 50,000 (1 person) 55,000 (2 persons) |
free | |
Twin | 60,000 | ||||
Philos Hotel 82-54-250-2000 |
Taxi: 15min | Double | 80,000 | 10,000 |
- Room rates vary: Sun-Thu: 70,000 KRW / Fri-Sun: 80,000 KRW |
Twin | 80,000 | ||||
Benikea Hotel Pohang 82-54-282-2700 |
Taxi: 20 min | Double | 80,000 | free | |
Twin | 80,000 | ||||
Eco Hotel 82-54-282-8787 |
Taxi: 20 min | Double | 60,000 (1 person) 80,000 (2 persons) |
10,000 (included in room rates) | |
Twin | 80,000 |
Gotaek(traditional house) in Gyeongju
Accommodation | Distance from POSTECH | Room | ||||||
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Type | No. of people | Rate (USD) | ||||||
Standard | Max | Weekday | Weekend | |||||
Dong-nak-dang 1600-1, Oksan-ri, Angang-eup, Gyeongju-si 780-805 Tel: 054-774-1950, 010-3378-6119 |
Taxi: 30 min |
West House 1: 1 room, 1 living room |
2 | 2 | 60 | 70 | ||
West House 2: 2 rooms, 1 living room |
2 | 5 | 80 | 90 | ||||
East House: 2 rooms, 1 living room |
2 | 10 | 110 | 140 | ||||
Wor-am-Jae 749-2, Tap-dong, Gyeongju-si 780-170 Tel: 054-774-1950, 010-3378-6119 |
Taxi: 45 min |
Entire House: 3 rooms, 1 living room, 2 bathrooms, kitchen |
4 | 9 | 160 | 210 | ||
Jong-o-jeong 375, Songok-dong, Gyeongju-si Tel: 054-774-1950, 010-3378-6119 |
Taxi: 45 min |
West House: 2 rooms, 1 living room |
2 | 6 | 110 | 130 | ||
North House: 2 rooms, 1 living room |
2 | 6 | 110 | 130 | ||||
East House: 2 rooms, 1 living room |
2 | 8 | 110 | 140 | ||||
Seo-ak-seo-won 615, Seoak-dong, Gyeongju-si 780-200 Tel: 054-774-1950, 010-3378-6119 |
Taxi: 45 min | Right Garden |
East House: 1 room, 1 living room |
2 | 7 | 60 | 80 | |
West House: 1 room, 1 living room |
2 | 7 | 60 | 80 | ||||
North House |
San: 1 room, 1 living room |
2 | 7 | 60 | 80 | |||
Gang: 1 room, 1 living room |
2 | 6 | 60 | 80 | ||||
Left Garden |
Bada House: 2 rooms, 1 living room |
2 | 6 | 110 | 130 | |||
Rose House: 1 room, 1 living room |
2 | 3 | 50 | 70 | ||||
Orchid House: 1 room |
2 | 3 | 50 | 70 | ||||
Do-bong-seo-dang 709-1, Seoak-dong, Gyeongju-si 780-200 Tel: 054-774-1950, 010-3378-6119 |
Taxi: 48 min |
East House: 2 rooms, 1 living room Max 2–6 |
2 | 6 | 90 | 110 | ||
West House: 3 rooms, 1 living room Max 2–10 |
2 | 10 | 110 | 140 | ||||
South House: 2 rooms, 1 living room Max 2–10 |
2 | 10 | 110 | 140 |
- Additional USD 10 charged for each guest over the standard occupancy