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Bieungdo Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇰🇷Gunsan-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Bieungdo Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 2008, stands 12 meters tall and displays a red light. It features a cylindrical tower with three ribs, topped by a lantern and gallery, reaching a focal height of 14 meters. The light emits a single red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. Originally established to mark the entrance to a small boat harbor at Bieungdo, it was relocated to a new pierhead between 2019 and 2020. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels entering the small boat harbor at Bieungdo, helping to delineate the eastern channel edge.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2008

Significant events: relocated to new pierhead in 2019-2020

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with three ribs, lantern and gallery

Location

City
Gunsan-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Jeonbuk State
Sea Region
small boat harbor at Bieungdo, at the northern end of the Saemangeum Seawall
Latitude
35.9335°
Longitude
126.5270°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gunsan(3.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M4192.52
NGA No.
17756.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bieungdo Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Bieungdo Hang East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bieungdo Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bieungdo Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gunsan at 3.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Janghang/Seocheon-gun (8.9 NM ENE), Biin (11.2 NM N), Daecheon (23 NM N), Sangwangdeungdo (25.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bieungdo Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bieungdo Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Bieungdo Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bieungdo Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.