At the mouth of Hyeongsan River is Pohang city. This is in the Daegu- Gyeongbuk region. It is a seaport town. The city has 2 colleges and 2 universities. The population count in Hyeongsan is over 500,000 people.

The institutions of higher education included regular four-year colleges and universities. Education is taken very seriously in South Korea, and the country is home to several world class universities, many of which have exchange agreements with various foreign universities, and are a good way for foreigners to experience life in the country.

A foundation year is a scholastic program that gives students the chance to become familiar with college life and university courses. By preparing students for the expectations of higher education, foundation years may help students to be more successful in their academic careers.