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Yultongyeongunha Lighthouse

Fl Green 8s🇰🇷Tongyeong-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Yultongyeongunha Lighthouse

Also known as: Yultongyeongunha (Misu Hang)

Built in 2011, Yultongyeongunha is an 8-meter tall concrete tower situated on a pier at the southern edge of Tongyeong harbor. Its cylindrical structure is painted red and features four narrow white bands near its base. The light source is positioned 10 meters above sea level, emitting a single green flash every 8 seconds. This operational light has a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a pier within Tongyeong harbor, providing guidance to vessels navigating near the Tongyeong Bridge and ensuring safe passage into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl G 8s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2011

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with four narrow white bands near the base
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal cylindrical concrete tower, painted red with four narrow white bands near the base

Location

City
Tongyeong-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Gyeongsang
Sea Region
Tongyeong harbor, on a pier on the south side, east of the Tongyeong Bridge
Latitude
34.8311°
Longitude
128.4330°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tongyeong(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4323.5.
NGA No.
16915.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yultongyeongunha Lighthouse at night?+
Yultongyeongunha displays the characteristic Fl Green 8s. 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 Yultongyeongunha Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yultongyeongunha Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tongyeong at 0.8 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Junghwa (4.3 NM SW), Anjeong (6.8 NM N), Geoje (7.5 NM E), Gohyeon/Geoje (8.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yultongyeongunha Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yultongyeongunha 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 Yultongyeongunha Lighthouse?+
Yultongyeongunha 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 Yultongyeongunha Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yultongyeongunha 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.