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Bokhocho Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇰🇷Anjwa, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Bokhocho Lighthouse

The Bokhocho lighthouse is a 10-meter tall cylindrical tower, painted green, situated on a reef off the harbor of Bokho. This small port is located at the southeastern end of Anjwado island in South Korea's South Jeolla region. Its light emits a single green flash every five seconds from a focal height of 14 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse structure is described as a round cylindrical tower. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigational aid, warning mariners of the reef hazard at the entrance to Bokho harbor and facilitating safe passage for vessels.

Light & Optic

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

Location

City
Anjwa
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
reef off the harbor of Bokho, a small port at the southeastern end of Anjwado
Latitude
34.6945°
Longitude
126.1727°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Daebul/Yeongam-gun(11.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4219.5
NGA No.
17615

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green

Structure: round cylindrical tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bokhocho Lighthouse at night?+
Bokhocho displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bokhocho Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bokhocho Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Songgong at 8.6 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Mokpo (10.1 NM ENE), Daebul/Yeongam-gun (13.3 NM ENE), Galdoo (29.2 NM SE), Hwahungpo (34 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bokhocho Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bokhocho 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 Bokhocho Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bokhocho 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.