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Yepo Hang Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇰🇷Tongyeong-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Yepo Hang Lighthouse

This white, cylindrical concrete tower stands 8.5 meters tall with its light positioned at 11 meters above sea level. Its unique, round hourglass shape distinguishes it as a structure. The lighthouse emits a single green flash every four seconds. It is situated on a pier within the Yepo fishing harbor, south of the Sungdong shipyard in Tongyeong-si. The nearest port, Anjeong, is 1.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides a key navigational reference for fishing vessels entering and exiting Yepo harbor, particularly in low visibility conditions. Its location also serves larger vessels transiting near the Sungdong shipyard.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Tongyeong-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Gyeongsang
Sea Region
Yepo fishing harbor, just south of the Sungdong shipyard
Latitude
34.9404°
Longitude
128.4260°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round hourglass-shaped cylindrical white concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Anjeong(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4340.973
NGA No.
16929.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yepo Hang Lighthouse at night?+
Yepo Hang displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. 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 Yepo Hang Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yepo Hang Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Anjeong at 0.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include GOSEONG (5.1 NM W), Tongyeong (6.3 NM S), Gohyeon/Geoje (7.6 NM E), Geoje (9.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yepo Hang Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yepo Hang 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 Yepo Hang Lighthouse?+
Yepo Hang 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 Yepo Hang Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yepo Hang 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.