Pohang Spacewalk Nears 4 Million Visitors

Surpassing 3.96 Million Visitors in Just Over Four Years
Korea's Largest Experiential Sculpture

Pohang's iconic landmark, the "Spacewalk," is on the verge of reaching a historic milestone with cumulative visitors approaching 4 million.

Since its opening in November 2021, the total number of visitors to Spacewalk has recently surpassed 3.96 million.

Pohang Spacewalk Panorama. Provided by Pohang City

This achievement comes approximately four years and six months after its inauguration. Considering the current pace of visits, it is expected to smoothly reach 4 million visitors by early June.

Installed in Hwanho Park, Spacewalk is an experiential steel sculpture produced and donated by POSCO, which invested 11.7 billion won in the project.

With dimensions of 60 meters in width, 57 meters in length, 25 meters in height, and a total walkway length of 333 meters, it is recognized as one of Korea's leading public art pieces, allowing visitors to walk along the structure and enjoy panoramic views of Yeongil Bay and the Pohang Steelworks area.

In particular, it distinguishes itself by allowing visitors to physically walk inside the artwork, going beyond traditional visual sculpture art and offering a unique hands-on experience.

Together with its striking appearance, the sensation of walking as if above the clouds has made it a popular "must-snap photo spot" on social media, attracting both domestic and international tourists.

The Spacewalk also plays a significant role in revitalizing regional tourism.

The synergy with nearby attractions such as Yeongildae Beach and Jukdo Market has increased tourist inflow, contributing to Pohang's evolving image from a steel city to a tourist destination.

Pohang City is also preparing a commemorative event for the four-millionth visitor.

Park Kanghyuk, Head of Parks, stated, "Thanks to the continued interest from citizens and tourists, we are about to achieve a meaningful milestone," adding, "We will continue efforts to establish Spacewalk as a leading landmark of Korea by maintaining a safe environment and expanding tourism content."

Meanwhile, Spacewalk has solidified its reputation as a premier tourist attraction, having won the Presidential Award at the "2022 Korea Spatial Culture Awards" and being consecutively selected as one of the "Top 100 Korean Tourist Attractions."

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