Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Hwasan Township Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 5s🇰🇷KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Hwasan Township Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, 13 meters tall, stands 14 meters above the water near the village of Songpyeong. Painted black with a single red horizontal band, it emits a white flash every five seconds. The lighthouse is situated on a rock off the South Jeolla coast, approximately 15.2 kilometers from the nearest port, Wando. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating the waters near Songpyeong, ensuring safe passage around the offshore rock it illuminates.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
a rock off the village of Songpyeong
Latitude
34.4291°
Longitude
126.4769°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wando(15.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4279.32.
NGA No.
17540

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower painted black with one red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Hwasan Township Lighthouses Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near South Korea, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hwasan Township Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Hwasan Township Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 5s — 2 white flashes 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hwasan Township Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hwasan Township Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Galdoo at 8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Hwahungpo (12.2 NM SE), Wando-gun (15.6 NM ESE), Shinma (18.5 NM E), Daebul/Yeongam-gun (19.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hwasan Township Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hwasan Township Lighthouses 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 Hwasan Township Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hwasan Township Lighthouses 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.