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Gukhwado North Lighthouse

Q White🇰🇷Hwaseong-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Gukhwado North Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 11 meters tall and was built in 2006. The cylindrical tower is painted black on its upper half and yellow on its lower half. Its light is positioned 16 meters above sea level and emits a quick white flash. It is located off the north end of Gukhwado island, near the city of Hwaseong-si. The nearest port is Dangjin, located 2.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The light defines the northern approaches to Gukhwado, assisting local fishing vessels and other maritime traffic navigating the island's periphery.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2006

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dangjin(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M4162.73
NGA No.
M4162.73

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and lower half yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, upper half painted black and lower half yellow

Location

City
Hwaseong-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gyeonggi
Sea Region
off the north end of Gukhwado, South Korea
Latitude
37.0721°
Longitude
126.5541°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gukhwado North Lighthouse at night?+
Gukhwado North displays the characteristic Q White. 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 Gukhwado North Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gukhwado North Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is DANGJIN at 2.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Daesan/Seosan (8.9 NM WSW), Dangjin (12.7 NM ESE), Pyeongtaek (12.8 NM ESE), Taean-gun (17.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gukhwado North Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gukhwado North 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.
How can I track vessels near Gukhwado North Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gukhwado North 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.