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Jangho Lighthouse

🇰🇷Samcheok-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Jangho Lighthouse

This round white concrete tower stood atop a promontory that sheltered Jangho harbor. The lighthouse guided vessels entering and leaving the port. Its construction date is not recorded, but it operated for a period before ceasing operations in 2014. The tower stood 7 meters tall and was demolished sometime after becoming inactive. No visual records or satellite imagery confirm its former presence.

Why it matters: The lighthouse offered a navigational reference for vessels entering and leaving Jangho harbor, aiding their safe passage near the port.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round white concrete tower

Location

City
Samcheok-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gangwon State
Sea Region
atop a promontory sheltering the harbor of Jangho
Latitude
37.2882°
Longitude
129.3188°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Construction & History

Significant events: inactive 2014, demolished

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Samcheok(10.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4434
NGA No.
16500
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Jangho Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jangho Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hosan at 6.6 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Samcheok (10.7 NM NW), Donghae (15.1 NM NW), Bupyong/Incheon (15.5 NM NW), Tonghae (18 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jangho Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jangho 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 Jangho Lighthouse?+
Jangho 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 Jangho Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jangho 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.