Pohang Greenway Project

A transition from an industrial city to a green city
Back Nothing Selected Case study Published: 01.05.2026
ICLEI KOREA CASE STUDY SERIES NO.24
Authors

Minwoo Cheon, officer, Climate and Biodiversity Team, ICLEI Korea

Pohang City is transforming from an industrial city into a green, nature-based city through its flagship Greenway Project. By converting a 9.3-km unused railway corridor into an urban forest and expanding green spaces to 2.03 million m², the city is improving citizens’ access to nature, enhancing carbon sinks, reducing air pollution, and strengthening climate resilience.

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