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Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇰🇷Jugwang-myeon, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse

This operational lighthouse is a round, cylindrical concrete tower, 10 meters tall and painted red. It stands at the end of the east breakwater in Gonghyeonjin, marking the harbor entrance. The light emits a red flash every 4 seconds from a focal height of 14 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, offering views of the harbor and sea, though the tower itself is closed. It replaced an earlier, smaller red post light.

Why it matters: This light is important for mariners navigating the waters around Gonghyeonjin, specifically marking the eastern entrance to the harbor and ensuring safe access for local shipping and fishing fleets.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Jugwang-myeon
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gangwon State
Sea Region
end of the east breakwater at Gonghyeonjin
Latitude
38.3528°
Longitude
128.5135°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sokcho(10.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4459.43
NGA No.
16377

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted red

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Sokcho at 9.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Jumunjin (32 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater 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 Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater 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 Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gonghyeonjin Hang East Breakwater 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.