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Daebyeon Lighthouse

Fl Red 10s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Daebyeon Lighthouse

Also known as: Daebyeon (Taebyon) Hang East Breakwater (World Cup Lighthouse)

Daebyeon Lighthouse is a 17-meter tall cylindrical concrete tower located in Gijang-gun, near Busan, South Korea. It features a red tower with a lantern and gallery, supported by unusual tripod structures. At its base, a spherical white structure resembling a soccer ball recognizes the 2002 FIFA World Cup, for which South Korea and Japan were co-hosts and Busan a venue city. The lighthouse emits a red light with a 10-second cycle, visible for 13.6 nautical miles. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's unique soccer ball design marks it as a cultural landmark celebrating the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Its operational light aids navigation for vessels near Busan.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl R 10s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gijang-gun
Latitude
35.2155°
Longitude
129.2334°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(11.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4375.9
NGA No.
16721

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern, gallery, and unusual tripod supports, painted red; the spherical white structure around the lower part of the tower is a soccer ball recognizing the 2002 FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan with Busan as one of the venues

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Daebyeon Lighthouse at night?+
Daebyeon displays the characteristic Fl Red 10s. 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 Daebyeon Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Daebyeon Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is South Busan at 8.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Busanjin-Gu (9.8 NM WSW), Busan (11.9 NM SW), Gamcheon/Busan (13.9 NM SW), Onsan/Ulsan (14.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Daebyeon Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Daebyeon 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 Daebyeon Lighthouse?+
Daebyeon 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 Daebyeon Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Daebyeon 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.