Pohang ; I came to this city on Korea’s eastern coast for its famous snow crab and the vibrant energy of its market.　”PHOTO ; In 죽도시장（Jukdo Market）, Rows of pale, butterflied fish were neatly laid out on wooden racks, creating one of the market’s most familiar sights.

Ten snow crabs for 50,000 won—it was a meal that seemed almost unbelievable. As I lingered over the last bite, I realized that the memory would be shaped as much by the lively market as by the taste of the sea itself. (Jukdo Market)

The market was filled with more abalones than I had ever imagined. Standing before them, I found myself quietly reminded of how generously the sea has shaped life in this town.

During the Japanese colonial period, Guryongpo became home to many Japanese fishermen. Today, part of the town remains preserved as the Japanese House Street.

From the hillside behind the Japanese House Street, the bay unfolded beneath me in quiet beauty.

As always, I finished the day at a cozy café. It felt like the perfect way to bring another quiet walk to a close.
I noticed dragon sculptures here and there around the town, something rather unusual in Korea. Only after I returned home did I realize they were a quiet nod to the “dragon” in Guryongpo‘s name.