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Juk Lighthouse

Fl Green 6s🇰🇷Heuksan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Juk Lighthouse

Also known as: Juk (Chuk) Hang Breakwater

The Juk Lighthouse, a cylindrical concrete tower built in 2018, stands 20 meters tall with a focal height of 27 meters. Its exterior is painted white, and it features a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse emits a green light, flashing once every 6 seconds. It is situated in South Jeolla province, near Heuksan, with the nearest port being Mokpo, 58.7 kilometers away. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles, assisting local shipping and fishing vessels in identifying safe passages and avoiding shoreline hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl G 6s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2018

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round white concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Heuksan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Latitude
34.6834°
Longitude
125.1921°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mokpo(58.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4222.3.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Juk Lighthouse at night?+
Juk displays the characteristic Fl Green 6s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Juk Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Juk Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Hongdo at 2.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Daeheuksando (11.9 NM E), Gageohyangri (37.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Juk Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Juk 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 Juk Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Juk 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.