Pohang City
- CountryThe Republic of Korea
- Member GovernmentPohang City
- MayorLEE Kang-Deok
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History
- On March 1, 1914 four gun were consolidated to form Yeongil-gun (18 myeon)
- On August 15, 1949 Pohang-eup was elevated to city status (1 city, 1 eup, 13 myeon, 1 local office)
- On January 1, 1995 Pohang City was launched (1 city, 2 gu, 4 eup, 10 myeon, 25 dong, 1 local office)
- On January 1, 2009 there was a small-scale merger of districts (1 city, 2 gu, 4 eup, 10 myeon, 15 dong)
Regional Characteristics
- The leading knowledge-based industrial city in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and a hub of international exchange and marine culture.
- The excellent city for industrial activities, with robust infrastructure such as roads, railways, an airport, and ports.
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Contact Information
- Department : Tourism and Industry Department, Pohang City
- Address : 1, Sicheong-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang City
- Tel. : +82-54-270-2813
- Fax. : +82-54-270-2250
- Official Website : https://www.pohang.go.kr/main.do