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Hajeungdo Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇰🇷Yeosu-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Hajeungdo Lighthouse

Also known as: Hajeungdo (Hajungdo)

Located off the southwestern tip of Dolsando, the Hajeungdo Lighthouse is a 10-meter cylindrical concrete tower painted red. This active aid to navigation emits a red flash every four seconds. The lighthouse stands 10 meters above sea level and has a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors arriving by boat, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port of Yeosu is 6.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for vessels navigating the waters around Dolsando, an area with significant fishing and maritime traffic. Its light provides a clear warning in a complex coastal environment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Yeosu-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
off the southwestern tip of Dolsando
Latitude
34.6292°
Longitude
127.7215°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yeosu(6.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4308.55
NGA No.
17165

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round concrete tower, painted red

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hajeungdo Lighthouse at night?+
Hajeungdo 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 Hajeungdo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hajeungdo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yeosu at 7.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Samil (14.6 NM NNE), Gwangyang (15.4 NM N), Samcheonpo/Sacheon (24.8 NM NE), Narodo (27.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hajeungdo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hajeungdo 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 Hajeungdo Lighthouse?+
Hajeungdo 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 Hajeungdo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hajeungdo 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.