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Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo Lighthouse

Fl (6) White 10s🇰🇷KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo Lighthouse

Godo Lighthouse stands on a solitary rock at the southeastern tip of Namhaedo, South Korea. Completed and first lit in 1999, the cylindrical concrete tower stands 15 meters tall, with a focal height of 20 meters. It exhibits a white light, showing one white flash every 10 seconds. The tower's original red color was later changed to a distinct combination of a yellow upper section and a black lower section. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks a critical point off Namhaedo, offering guidance to vessels navigating these coastal waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (6) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
6 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1999

Significant events: color changed from red to yellow and black

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with gallery, centered on a round concrete base

Location

Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Gyeongsang
Sea Region
a rock off the extreme southeastern tip of Namhaedo, South Korea
Latitude
34.6793°
Longitude
128.0627°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Samcheonpo/Sacheon(14.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M4322.35
NGA No.
17090
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo Lighthouse at night?+
Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo displays the characteristic Fl (6) White 10s — 6 white flashes every 10 seconds. 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 Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Samcheonpo/Sacheon at 13.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include Junghwa (16.2 NM ENE), Samil (17.8 NM NW), Yeosu (19.7 NM W), Tongyeong (19.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo 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 Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo Lighthouse?+
Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo 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 Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Godo (Jodo, Mijo-gundo 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.