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Hwaseong City: Seosin Township Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇰🇷Hwaseong-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Hwaseong City: Seosin Township Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 9 meters tall, was built in 2007. Located at the northern end of Jebudo island, it emits a red light with a flash characteristic of one red flash every 4 seconds. The focal height for the light is 15 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The structure features a round, tapered design topped with a lantern and gallery. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted. The nearest port is Dangjin, located 9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This aid to navigation is important for maritime traffic around Jebudo, particularly due to the island's tidal causeway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2007

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round tapered concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Hwaseong-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gyeonggi
Sea Region
Jebudo, an island off Hwaseong City, South Korea, connected by a causeway, located at the northern end of the island.
Latitude
37.1795°
Longitude
126.6222°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dangjin(9.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M4162.82
NGA No.
17929
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hwaseong City: Seosin Township Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Hwaseong City: Seosin Township Lighthouses 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 Hwaseong City: Seosin Township Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hwaseong City: Seosin Township Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is DANGJIN at 8.8 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Pyeongtaek (14.2 NM SE), Dangjin (14.9 NM SSE), Daesan/Seosan (15.1 NM SW), Incheon (15.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hwaseong City: Seosin Township Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hwaseong City: Seosin 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 Hwaseong City: Seosin Township Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
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