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Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇰🇷Tongyeong-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 11 meters tall, with its upper half painted yellow and the lower half black. Its focal plane is situated 9.5 meters above sea level. The light emits a white flash every 15 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 10.2 nautical miles. Constructed from concrete, the tower's distinctive coloring helps it stand out against the coastal landscape. The lighthouse is operational and serves as an active aid to navigation. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse offers a clear visual reference for fishing fleets and other small vessels navigating the waters off Yongnam Township and nearby Anjeong port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Location

City
Tongyeong-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Gyeongsang
Latitude
34.9024°
Longitude
128.4671°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Anjeong(3.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M4329.2
NGA No.
16933

Tower & Structure

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

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Anjeong at 3 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Tongyeong (4.7 NM SSW), Gohyeon/Geoje (5.5 NM E), Geoje (6.5 NM ESE), GOSEONG (7.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses 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 Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses 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 Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yongnam Township (Northeastern Tongyeong) Lighthouses 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.