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Jodo Lighthouse

Fl W 6s🇰🇷Sokcho Area (Northern Gangwon), KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Jodo Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a 49-meter white concrete tower with a cylindrical shape. Its light characteristic is a single white flash every 6 seconds. The focal plane is situated 36 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The structure stands on a small island positioned just southeast of the Sokcho harbor entrance. Access to the site is exclusively by boat.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 6s
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Sokcho Area (Northern Gangwon)
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
38.1981°
Longitude
128.6130°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
49m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White round concrete tower; 49

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4458.2
NGA No.
16414
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jodo Lighthouse at night?+
Jodo displays the characteristic Fl W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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 Jodo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jodo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sokcho at 1.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Jumunjin (21.6 NM SSE), Okgye/Gangneung (40.4 NM SSE), Mukho/Donghae (45.8 NM SSE), Tonghae (46.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jodo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jodo 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 Jodo Lighthouse?+
Jodo 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 Jodo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jodo 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.