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Haeseo Lighthouse

Q White🇰🇷Amtae, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Haeseo Lighthouse

Also known as: Haeseo (Haeso)

Haeseo Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 8 meters tall, situated off the northeastern tip of Amtaedo in South Korea's South Jeolla province. The structure features a distinctive black upper half and a yellow lower half. Its focal height is also 8 meters, and it emits a quick-flashing white light. This lighthouse is located on a reef and is accessible only by boat, with the site open to the public but the tower closed. The nearest port is Mokpo, located 14.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of a reef in the waters around Amtaedo, guiding local shipping through an area with numerous islands and submerged obstacles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Amtae
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
reef off the northeastern tip of Amtaedo
Latitude
34.8975°
Longitude
126.1172°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mokpo(14.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4216.2
NGA No.
17641
USCG No.
KR-3129

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and lower half yellow
Material
concrete

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Haeseo Lighthouse at night?+
Haeseo 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 Haeseo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Haeseo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Songgong at 6.2 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Mokpo (14.2 NM ESE), Daebul/Yeongam-gun (17.9 NM ESE), Daeheuksando (36.1 NM WSW), Galdoo (40.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Haeseo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Haeseo 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 Haeseo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Haeseo 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.