The Korean peninsula’s rich history is evident in its ancient cities, shrines, and temples. Its post-war economic revival, based on the exports of corporations like Samsung, Hyundai, and Daewoo, can be seen in the ultra-modern skyscrapers of Seoul.  Outside the main cities, South Korea is a mountainous country, with plenty of hiking opportunities. It also has sandy beaches, national parks, and tranquil fishing ports. Like Japan, South Korea has numerous hot springs where you can unwind. And Korean cuisine is excellent too—whatever you order it’s likely to come with tasty kimchi, a side dish of fermented cabbage, radish, green onions, or cucumber.

Pohang is located in eastern Korea in the Gyeongsangbuk-do province. As the home to POSCO, one of the largest steel companies in the word, this city is a major Korean industrial power. Pohang is located on the coast which of course means great beaches and lots of fresh seafood.  Buhku Beach, located in the northern region of the city, is a popular destination for beachgoers. Every summer, Pohang holds its International Fireworks Festival on the beach. And for a taste of what the locals are eating try guamegi, a traditional winter dish made with fresh pike- that is frozen and thawed to mimic the old days when the fish was left in the cold to dry.  Every winter, Pohang showcases its local cuisine at the Guryongpo Specialty Guamegi Festival.

Program Description

Pohang University of Science and Technology (more commonly known as POSTECH) is a research university that was established in 1986.  Though a relatively young university, POSTECH has quickly risen in the education world as one of the best science and technology universities in Korea and Asia.  In the larger international spectrum, POSTECH is ranked as a top-tier  university by the Times World University Rankings.  The POSTECH campus is located 20 minutes, by bus from downtown Pohang. It is a beautiful 378 acre campus with buildings intermixed with forest.  POSTECH is a great choice for students interested in science and technology, particularly those interested in research.  The Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, the only national synchrotron, the POSTECH Biotech Center, the National Center for Nanomaterials Technology, and the Pohang Institute of Intelligent Robotics are just a few of the state of the art facilities you can find at POSTECH.

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For more information about this program, please visit the POSTECH website.