Battle of P'ohang-dong

August 5–20, 1950 · Pohang

Result United Nations victory

North Korean forces attacked UN troops around P'ohang-dong on the east coast, one of several simultaneous attacks on the Pusan Perimeter. UN forces held the town after heavy fighting.

South Korea and UN forces

North Korea and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 58,000
Strength
c. 21,500
Killed
c. 3,800
Captured
181