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Bongpo Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇰🇷Toseong-myeon, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Bongpo Lighthouse

Also known as: Bongpo (Pongpo) North Breakwater

This active lighthouse, completed and first lit in 2022, features a 10-meter tall cylindrical concrete tower painted red. The structure, which includes a lantern and gallery, has a focal height of 15 meters. Its red light emits a single flash every five seconds, visible for 11.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed. Located near the port of Sokcho, it serves the Gangwon State region.

Why it matters: The lighthouse aids local fishing fleets and other maritime traffic in safely navigating the coastal waters, with its distinct red flash serving as a critical visual aid for location identification.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2022

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: tapered round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Toseong-myeon
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gangwon State
Latitude
38.2506°
Longitude
128.5698°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sokcho(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4458.7
NGA No.
16376.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bongpo Lighthouse at night?+
Bongpo 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 Bongpo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bongpo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sokcho at 2.7 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Jumunjin (25.3 NM SSE), Okgye/Gangneung (44.2 NM SSE), Mukho/Donghae (49.5 NM SSE), Tonghae (49.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bongpo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bongpo 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.
What shipping routes pass near Bongpo Lighthouse?+
Bongpo Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Bongpo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bongpo 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.