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Songjeong North Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Songjeong North Breakwater Lighthouse

A red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall at the end of the north breakwater in Songjeong, Busan, South Korea. This structure features a gallery and is painted red. The lighthouse emits a red light that flashes once every 5 seconds. Its focal height is also 10 meters, and it has a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself cannot be entered.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for the safe navigation of vessels entering and leaving Songjeong harbor, especially for local fishing fleets and recreational craft.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gijang-gun
Sea Region
end of the north breakwater at Songjeong
Latitude
35.1819°
Longitude
129.2066°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(9.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4375.7
NGA No.
16723.5

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, painted red

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Songjeong North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Songjeong North 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 Songjeong North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Songjeong North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is South Busan at 6.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Busanjin-Gu (7.9 NM WSW), Busan (9.7 NM WSW), Gamcheon/Busan (11.7 NM WSW), Onsan/Ulsan (17.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Songjeong North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Songjeong North 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 Songjeong North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Songjeong North 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 Songjeong North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Songjeong North 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.