Pohang Seafood Tour: From Gwamegi to Mulhoe

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Jukdo Market (죽도시장)

Pohang Jukdo Market, Korea’s East Coast's largest traditional market, serves as the ideal starting point for exploring Pohang. Its vast scale means there's much to discover—from fresh seafood and street snacks to everyday goods. A popular experience is buying fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) at bargain prices, then taking it to a nearby restaurant where you can enjoy it immediately for just a small plating fee.
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Gwibigo (Yeonorang Seonyeo Theme Park) (연오랑세오녀테마공원 귀비고)

This coastal park is themed around Pohang’s famous legend, “Yeonorang and Seonyeo.” According to legend, when the couple Yeonorang and Seonyeo, who lived on the East Coast, left for Japan, the sun and moon over Silla lost their light. After a ritual using silk woven by Seonyeo, their light was restored. Visitors can experience this story through animated films and VR experiences at Gwibigo, the park’s exhibition hall. Climb to Irwoldae Pavilion for sweeping, unobstructed views of the East Sea.
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Guryongpo Japanese House Street (구룡포 일본인 가옥거리)

This area features wooden buildings left by Japanese fishermen during the Japanese colonial era. Narrow alleys are lined with boutique shops and stylish cafés, making for an enjoyable stroll, while renovated old houses now serve as photo-worthy shops. The nearby Modern Culture and History Museum offers a glimpse into daily life from that era.
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Homigot Sunrise Square (호미곶 해맞이광장)

Homigot Cape is renowned as the first place on the Korean Peninsula to see the sunrise. Next to Sunrise Plaza, a row of pojangmacha (street food stalls) serves up fresh assorted seafood, grilled shellfish, and hearty seafood kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup).