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Soyeojado Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇰🇷Yeosu-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Soyeojado Lighthouse

Also known as: Soyeojado (Soyoja-do)

A white, cylindrical concrete tower, 8 meters tall, was constructed and first illuminated in 2008 on an isolated islet in Yeoja Bay. The structure, which flares at the top, has a focal height of 15 meters. This lighthouse emits a white light, flashing once every 6 seconds, with a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. It is situated south of Soyeojado island, near Yeosu-si in South Korea's South Jeolla region. While the site is accessible to visitors, the tower itself is not open to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe passage within Yeoja Bay, warning vessels navigating around the isolated islet south of Soyeojado island and helping to define shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2008

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower flared at the top

Location

City
Yeosu-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
Yeoja Bay, marking an isolated islet south of Soyeojado island
Latitude
34.7553°
Longitude
127.5015°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yeosu(11.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4305.45
NGA No.
17218.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Soyeojado Lighthouse at night?+
Soyeojado displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Soyeojado Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Soyeojado Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yeosu at 8.4 NM to the E. Other ports served include Gwangyang (13.2 NM NE), Samil (15.4 NM ENE), Nokdongsin (23.2 NM SW), Narodo (25.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Soyeojado Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Soyeojado 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 Soyeojado Lighthouse?+
Soyeojado 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 Soyeojado Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Soyeojado 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.