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Pohang Old Port East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇰🇷Pohang-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pohang Old Port East Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands at the extremity of the main east breakwater for Pohang's traditional harbor. The octagonal concrete tower, standing 10 meters tall, reaches a focal height of 13 meters and displays a red light with a 5-second cycle. Its exterior is painted red with narrow white horizontal bands, a visual characteristic that distinguishes it from its original entirely red coloration. Vessels can expect a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles from this light. The structure includes a lantern and a gallery.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into Pohang's traditional harbor, marking the entrance to the east breakwater and aiding maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Pohang-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
North Gyeongsang
Sea Region
end of the main (east) breakwater of Pohang's traditional harbor
Latitude
36.0461°
Longitude
129.3847°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
red with narrow white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: tapered octagonal concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted red with narrow white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pohang(3.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M4413.2
NGA No.
16620
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pohang Old Port East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Pohang Old Port East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pohang Old Port East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pohang Old Port East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pohang at 2.1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Sinhang/Pohang (8.3 NM ENE), Guryongpo (8.9 NM ESE), Ganggu (18.2 NM N), Mipo/Ulsan (31.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pohang Old Port East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pohang Old Port East 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 Pohang Old Port East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Pohang Old Port East 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 Pohang Old Port East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pohang Old Port East 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.