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Jijukdo Lighthouse

Q W 15s🇰🇷Goheung Area, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Jijukdo Lighthouse

This round fiberglass tower, standing 20 meters tall, was built and first lit in 2002. Its lower half is painted black, with the upper half displaying yellow banding. The light emits a white flash every 15 seconds. The focal height of the light is 16 meters, and it has a geographic range of 9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is constructed from glass-reinforced plastic.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks an obstruction within a narrow passage at the southern end of the Goheung peninsula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q W 15s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 15s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2002

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4299.72
NGA No.
17227

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
yellow and lower half black
Material
fiberglass

Structure: Orange glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass tower, white banded; 20. -Rio San Juan:

Location

City
Goheung Area
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
34.4419°
Longitude
127.3164°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jijukdo Lighthouse at night?+
Jijukdo displays the characteristic Q W 15s — 1 white flash every 15 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.
Which ports and harbors does Jijukdo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jijukdo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Narodo at 4.8 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Nokdongsin (10.1 NM WNW), Shinma (23.1 NM W), Yeosu (25.1 NM NE), Geomundo (25.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jijukdo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jijukdo 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 Jijukdo Lighthouse?+
Jijukdo 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 Jijukdo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jijukdo 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.