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Songjeong South Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Songjeong South Breakwater Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall on the end of the south breakwater at Songjeong, Busan. Painted white, the structure features a gallery. The light emits a green flash every 5 seconds from a focal height of 10 meters. This lighthouse has a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This green light aids local fishing and recreational vessels in safely navigating into the Songjeong harbor, helping to prevent groundings and collisions.

Light & Optic

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

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
end of the south breakwater at Songjeong
Latitude
35.1804°
Longitude
129.2074°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(9.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4375.71
NGA No.
16723.51

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Songjeong South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Songjeong South Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Songjeong South Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Songjeong South 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 South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Songjeong South 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 South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Songjeong South 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 South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Songjeong South 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.