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Oho Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse

Green🇰🇷Jugwang-myeon, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Oho Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse

The Oho Hang West Breakwater light, built in 2021, is a white, cylindrical concrete tower standing 10 meters high. Situated at the end of the west breakwater in Oho-ri, within Gangwon State, it marks the harbor entrance. The light reaches a focal height of 12 meters and has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. Its green light serves as a visual guide for vessels approaching the port of Sokcho, located 8.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light clearly marks the western extent of the breakwater, providing a critical visual cue for safe passage into Oho-ri harbor, especially for local fishing vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Green
Light Color
Green
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2021

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sokcho(8.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M4459.405.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted white

Location

City
Jugwang-myeon
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gangwon State
Sea Region
end of the west breakwater at Oho-ri
Latitude
38.3257°
Longitude
128.5286°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Oho Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Oho Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Sokcho at 7.7 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Jumunjin (30.2 NM SSE), Okgye/Gangneung (49 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Oho Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Oho Hang West 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 Oho Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Oho Hang West 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 Oho Hang West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Oho Hang West 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.