South Korea's industrial powerhouse Pohang is trading its steel crown for a green future! 🌱 Once synonymous with POSCO's roaring furnaces, this coastal city in North Gyeongsang Province is now charging full speed into electric vehicle (EV) materials and experiential tourism.
From Blast Furnaces to Battery Gold
Pohang's new blueprint focuses on artificial graphite anodes (key for EV batteries) and bio-materials, aiming to become Asia's next battery capital. "We're building a Silicon Valley for sustainable tech," says regional development director Kim Min-ji. Major players like LG and Samsung are already collaborating on next-gen battery projects here.
Coastal Charm Meets Industrial Might
Beyond factories, Pohang is riding the wave of maritime tourism with new underwater observatories and revitalized fishing villages. Visitors in 2025 can explore the Steel Art Trail – repurposed industrial sites turned Instagram-worthy installations. 🎨
Local entrepreneur Park Joon-ho tells us: "It's like BTS reinventing K-pop – we're keeping our soul while embracing what's next." With high-speed rail expansion planned, this transformation could redefine South Korea's economic map.
