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Inner Harbor South Breakwater Lighthouse

Iso Green/White 4s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Inner Harbor South Breakwater Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 16 meters tall, once guided ships into Busan's inner harbor. Originally painted green, it was later repainted white. The lighthouse featured a lantern and gallery and emitted an isophase yellow light. Its geographic range extended to 11 nautical miles. The structure was removed in 2020, after having been relocated to a pier of the North Harbor Bridge when its original breakwater was dismantled.

Why it matters: This lighthouse served as a navigational aid for Busan's inner harbor, assisting vessels with entry and exit.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green/White 4s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green/White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Iso.Y
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Significant events: removed in 2020

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M4361
NGA No.
16740.2

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green and later white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, originally painted green and later white

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Latitude
35.1037°
Longitude
129.0635°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Inner Harbor South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Inner Harbor South Breakwater displays the characteristic Iso Green/White 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 green/white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Inner Harbor South Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Inner Harbor South Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busan at 1.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Busanjin-Gu (2.9 NM NNW), Gamcheon/Busan (3.3 NM WSW), South Busan (4.4 NM ESE), Busan New Port (13.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Inner Harbor South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Inner Harbor 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 Inner Harbor South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Inner Harbor 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 Inner Harbor South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Inner Harbor 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.