Gyeongbuk plans strategic-materials and clean-energy hub at Yeongilman Port
Gyeongbuk Province plans to develop Yeongilman Port in Pohang into a specialized hub for strategic materials and clean energy, linking it with Pohang New Port for energy and strategic-mineral imports. The proposal also includes an AI-based polar marine technology cluster, with four research and support institutions and an AI data center planned for 2027–2036. The province has requested national funding for the projects as new initiatives in the 2027 budget.