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Hwangjedo Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇰🇷KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Hwangjedo Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall on the eastern tip of Hwangjedo island, marking the Korea Strait. Its white structure features an octagonal base and a gallery. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 5 seconds from a focal height of 50 meters, visible for 18.7 nautical miles. The site is accessible by boat from the nearest port of Wando, located 17.7 kilometers away. While visitors can access the island, the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the eastern tip of Hwangjedo island, offering a navigational reference for vessels traversing the Korea Strait.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
18.7NM

Location

Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
Korea Strait, eastern tip of Hwangjedo island, about 15 km south of Pyeongdildo
Latitude
34.1915°
Longitude
127.0748°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wando(17.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4295.5
NGA No.
17290

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: octagonal cylindrical white concrete tower with gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hwangjedo Lighthouse at night?+
Hwangjedo displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Hwangjedo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hwangjedo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Narodo at 14.4 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Geomundo (15.3 NM SE), Wando-gun (17.4 NM WNW), Shinma (18.3 NM NW), Nokdongsin (19.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hwangjedo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hwangjedo 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 Hwangjedo Lighthouse?+
Hwangjedo 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 Hwangjedo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hwangjedo 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.