Pohang Steelworks, also known as POSCO, was built at Yeongilman Bay from 1970 until 1981 to shift the focus of the country's growth engine from the agriculture-oriented primary industry of the 1960s to the heavy chemical industry. Photography within the factory is prohibited, making a visit here key to fully experiencing all POSCO has to offer.
Basic Information
| Postal Code | 37859 |
| Homepage | www.posco.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) |
| Address | 6261, Donghaean-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
Usage Information
| Experience Age Range | 3rd grade in elementary school and above |
| Experience Guide | Pohang Steelworks facility tour |
| Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-220-1114 |
| Closed Days | Holidays and days designated by the company |
| Operating Hours | [Group tours] Monday-Saturday 09:00-16:00 * Individual tours not available to foreigners |
Detailed Description
| Tour Course Information | Gate 2 → Central Road → Raw Material Pier → Raw Material Yard → Blast Furnace → Power Plant → Steelmaking Plant → Continuous Casting Plant → Product Pier → Hot Strip Mill (walking tour in the plant) → Gate 2 |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Admission Fees | Free of charge |
| Reservation Info for Foreigners | Reservations should be made online at least 3 days in advance. * English language support is available |
