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Daejugdo Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Daejugdo Lighthouse

Also known as: Daejugdo (Daejukdo, Hodo)

This white, cylindrical lighthouse stands 14 meters tall on a concrete pier. Constructed from stone and concrete, it features a strongly conical tower. Its focal height reaches 19 meters above the water. The light emits a single white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 12.9 nautical miles. It is situated on an islet southeast of Daejugdo, an island crossed by the Busan-Geoje Fixed Link. The lighthouse is located in the entrance to Masan Bay, near Busan New Port.

Why it matters: The Daejugdo light is essential for safe navigation into Masan Bay, guiding vessels through the complex geography at the bay's entrance and busy shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
islet southeast of Daejugdo, a small island crossed by the Busan-Geoje Fixed Link in the center of the entrance to Masan Bay (Masan-man)
Latitude
35.0088°
Longitude
128.7809°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone, concrete

Structure: round strongly-conical white stone tower mounted on a robust round concrete pier

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan New Port(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4351.8
NGA No.
16778
USCG No.
KR-2075
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Daejugdo Lighthouse at night?+
Daejugdo displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Daejugdo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Daejugdo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busan New Port at 3.5 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Okpo/Geoje (7.9 NM SSW), Jinhae (8.5 NM NW), Gohyeon/Geoje (11.5 NM WSW), Gamcheon/Busan (11.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Daejugdo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Daejugdo 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 Daejugdo Lighthouse?+
Daejugdo 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 Daejugdo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Daejugdo 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.