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Gyoam Hang North Lighthouse

Yellow🇰🇷Jugwang-myeon, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Gyoam Hang North Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, painted yellow, stands 12 meters tall and became operational in 2016. This structure, featuring a gallery, emits a yellow light with a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. It is situated off the beach at Munamjin in Gangwon State, South Korea, marking the waters near Jugwang-myeon. The lighthouse's focal height reaches 11.8872 meters above sea level. The site is accessible, though the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides local maritime traffic off the beach at Munamjin, ensuring safer navigation in an area previously marked only by a buoy.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Yellow
Light Color
Yellow
Focal Height
11.8872m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2016

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: round yellow concrete tower with gallery

Location

City
Jugwang-myeon
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gangwon State
Sea Region
off the beach at Munamjin
Latitude
38.3017°
Longitude
128.5473°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sokcho(6.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M4459.28.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Gyoam Hang North Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gyoam Hang North Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Sokcho at 6 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Jumunjin (28.5 NM SSE), Okgye/Gangneung (47.3 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gyoam Hang North Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gyoam Hang 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.
What shipping routes pass near Gyoam Hang North Lighthouse?+
Gyoam Hang North 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 Gyoam Hang North Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gyoam Hang 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.