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Worker injured in gas accident at Posco steel plant in November dies, raising death toll to two

A worker who inhaled toxic gas at Posco’s steel plant in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on Nov. 20 died on Monday, bringing the death toll from that accident to two.

2025-12-22

World's first CVD graphene plant completed in Korea

Graphene Square, a domestic graphene film manufacturer, has completed construction of the world's first mass production facility for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene film, a key component used in advanced electronics and batteries.

2025-11-18

Pohang hosts fireworks shows, food festivals for APEC

The ongoing APEC summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, is boosting the local economy of the city's neighbor, Pohang, North Gyeongsang, especially since business delegates are staying on cruise ships docked at Pohang's Yeongilman Port.

2025-10-30

Wild boar sighting in Pohang neighborhood causes panic among residents

A wild boar was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on Thursday, sending residents scrambling for safety.

2025-10-24

Postech opens applications for int'l undergraduate admissions for first time

Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) is accepting applications for its first international undergraduate admissions, with a focus on individuals who are passionately pursuing studies at the university.

2025-10-21

Two apprehended for hiding illegally caught female snow crabs in Pohang

Two people, including the captain of a fishing vessel, were caught by the Coast Guard after hiding thousands of illegally caught female snow crabs in home aquariums. The Pohang Coast Guard is investigating the suspects, including a man in his 50s.

2025-10-09

Multiple foreign companies submit bid for Korea's deep-sea gas project: KNOC

At least two foreign companies have participated in a bid for Korea's deep-sea gas field development project, the Korea National Oil Corp. (KNOC) said Sunday.

2025-09-21

Man in his 70s dies after being crushed by cargo in Pohang

A man in his 70s was killed after being crushed by cargo at a steel industrial complex in Pohang, North Gyeongsang.

2025-09-04

Pohang offers '1,000 won homes' to young adults, newlyweds as city fights demographic decline

Pohang is introducing ultra-low-rent homes for young adults and newlyweds that will charge just 30,000 won ($22) per month, or about 1,000 won a day, earning them the nickname “1,000 won homes.”

2025-08-31

Gov't designates Seosan, Pohang as special zones for industrial crisis response

The government on Thursday designated Seosan and Pohang as special crisis-response zones as Korea's petrochemical and steel sectors struggle with global oversupply, the Industry Ministry said.

2025-08-28