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Daebon Hang Lighthouse

Fl Red🇰🇷Gyeongju-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Daebon Hang Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall on the main breakwater at Daebon, South Korea. Its octagonal structure houses a light with a focal height of 13.1 meters. The lighthouse emits a single red flash, providing a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. It replaced an earlier post light, with both being visible during a transition period in 2019. The site is accessible to the public, although climbing the tower is not permitted.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for local fishing and commercial vessels navigating the entrance to Daebon harbor, warning them of the breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Fl R
Focal Height
13.1064m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Significant events: replaced a post light

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: octagonal red cylindrical concrete tower

Location

City
Gyeongju-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
North Gyeongsang
Sea Region
main breakwater at Daebon, Korea
Latitude
35.7453°
Longitude
129.4852°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ulsan(16.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4397.796.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Daebon Hang Lighthouse at night?+
Daebon Hang displays the characteristic Fl Red. 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 Daebon Hang Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Daebon Hang Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mipo/Ulsan at 14 NM to the S. Other ports served include Guryongpo (14.6 NM NNE), Ulsan (14.9 NM SSW), Pohang (16.7 NM NNW), Onsan/Ulsan (19.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Daebon Hang Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Daebon Hang 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 Daebon Hang Lighthouse?+
Daebon Hang 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 Daebon Hang Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Daebon Hang 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.