Why 1538?
The number in Park1538 refers to the melting point of pure iron, approximately 1,538°C. POSCO describes the park in Pohang as a cultural space connecting steelmaking history, technology and contemporary life. It invites a different question from a typical sightseeing stop: how does an everyday metal become part of a city's identity?
Walking from history toward technology
According to POSCO, the Pohang complex includes a Welcome Center, history museum and exhibition center. A company newsroom feature described a connecting walking route called Chaoreum-gil. That feature reflects the site as presented at the time of opening; displays and access may have changed. Families might turn the visit into a search for five everyday things made from iron or steel.
Check which building you need
POSCO's official directions list the Welcome Center at 5-11 Donghaean-ro 6213beon-gil, Nam-gu, Pohang, while the exhibition center and history museum are at number 14 on the same road. Use the destination on your reservation rather than assuming there is a single entrance. The Welcome Center's contact number is 054-220-1538.
Before you go
The directions page does not confirm current opening hours, admission fees, closures, reservation availability or exhibition schedules. Earlier descriptions of the opening should not be read as today's admission rules. Check POSCO's official directions and the operator's latest booking information. Consider both industrial achievement and its effects on the city, its people and its environment.