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Hosan South Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl G 5s🇰🇷Gangneung Area (Southern Gangwon), KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Hosan South Breakwater Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse, constructed of steel, stands 33 meters tall and was first illuminated in 2017. Its white-painted exterior houses a light with a focal plane of 14 meters. The light characteristic is a single red flash every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 8 nautical miles. The structure is located at the end of the north breakwater within the Hosan recreational harbor area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl G 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.R. period 5s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2017

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4433.6
NGA No.
16551

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: Red round concrete tower; 33

Location

City
Gangneung Area (Southern Gangwon)
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
37.1754°
Longitude
129.3457°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hosan South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Hosan South Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl G 5s — 1 green flash every 5 seconds. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hosan South Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hosan South Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hosan at 0.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Samcheok (17.3 NM NNW), Donghae (21.5 NM NNW), Bupyong/Incheon (22 NM NNW), Tonghae (24.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hosan South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hosan South 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 Hosan South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Hosan South 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 Hosan South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hosan South 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.