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Daehang North Breakwater South Head Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Daehang North Breakwater South Head Lighthouse

Also known as: Taehang

This white cylindrical concrete tower, standing 10 meters tall, guides vessels toward the port of Daehang. It features a gallery and is painted white. The light emits a single green flash every 5 seconds from a focal height of 14 meters, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the south head of the north breakwater, with the site open to the public while the tower remains closed. It is located near Busan New Port, 4.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding fishing vessels and other local maritime traffic safely into and out of Daehang port, particularly when navigating around the north breakwater.

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
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Latitude
35.0166°
Longitude
128.8258°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan New Port(4.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4352.3
NGA No.
16779

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Daehang North Breakwater South Head Lighthouse at night?+
Daehang North Breakwater South Head 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 Daehang North Breakwater South Head Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Daehang North Breakwater South Head Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busan New Port at 3.2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Okpo/Geoje (9.4 NM SW), Gamcheon/Busan (9.5 NM ENE), Jinhae (9.6 NM NW), Busan (11.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Daehang North Breakwater South Head Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Daehang North Breakwater South Head 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 Daehang North Breakwater South Head Lighthouse?+
Daehang North Breakwater South Head 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 Daehang North Breakwater South Head Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Daehang North Breakwater South Head 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.