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Oryukdo Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Oryukdo Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, standing 28 meters tall, was first lit in 1937. The current structure, a cylindrical white tower with a lantern and gallery, rises from a three-story keeper's house and was completed in 1999. It is situated on Deungdaeseom, the southernmost of the Oryukdo islets, a chain of five to six islets east of Busan harbor's entrance. The light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 53 meters, with a geographic range of 19.1 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located about 4 kilometers from the nearest port, Busan.

Why it matters: This light is essential for maritime traffic entering or leaving Busan harbor, one of South Korea's major ports. Its position on the Oryukdo islets marks a significant navigational point for vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
53m
Geographic Range
19.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1999
First Lit
1937

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(4.0 km)
ARLHS No.
SKR-046

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 3-story concrete keeper's house

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
chain of five picturesque islets (or six at high tide) east of the entrance to Busan harbor, on the southernmost islet, Deungdaeseom (Lighthouse Islet)
Latitude
35.0913°
Longitude
129.1268°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Oryukdo Lighthouse at night?+
Oryukdo displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Oryukdo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Oryukdo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is South Busan at 1.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Busan (4.5 NM W), Busanjin-Gu (5.2 NM NW), Gamcheon/Busan (6.2 NM W), Busan New Port (16.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Oryukdo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Oryukdo 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 Oryukdo Lighthouse?+
Oryukdo 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 Oryukdo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Oryukdo 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.