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Soakdo Lighthouse

Fl (9) White 15s🇰🇷Jeungdo, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Soakdo Lighthouse

Soakdo Lighthouse, built of concrete in 2022, stands 11 meters tall with a focal height of 12 meters. The cylindrical tower is painted yellow on its upper half and black on the lower half. It emits a white light with one flash every 15 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on a small skerry marking the passage on the east side of Jeungdo. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Mokpo, is 12.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides necessary guidance for safe passage on the east side of Jeungdo, a channel that can be challenging for mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (9) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
9 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2022

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow and lower half black
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, upper half painted yellow and lower half black

Location

City
Jeungdo
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
passage on the east side of Jeungdo
Latitude
34.9282°
Longitude
126.1859°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mokpo(12.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4216.6
NGA No.
17639
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Soakdo Lighthouse at night?+
Soakdo displays the characteristic Fl (9) White 15s — 9 white flashes every 15 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Soakdo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Soakdo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Songgong at 5.9 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Mokpo (12.9 NM SE), Daebul/Yeongam-gun (16.2 NM SE), Daeheuksando (39.9 NM WSW), Galdoo (41.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Soakdo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Soakdo 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 Soakdo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Soakdo 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.