The Homigot Lighthouse (Korean: 호미곶등대) is an active lighthouse in Pohang, South Korea. With a height of 26.4 metres (87 ft), it is the tallest in South Korea.[2]

Homigot Lighthouse
호미곶등대

Location	Pohang, Yeongnam, South Korea
Coordinates	36°04′35″N 129°34′07″E
Tower
Constructed	1903
Construction	brick (tower)
Height	26.4 m (87 ft)
Shape	six-storey tapered octagonal tower with balcony and lantern[1]
Markings	white
Power source	mains electricity
Light
Focal height	31 m (102 ft)
Range	27 nmi (50 km; 31 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 12s

History

The lighthouse was built in 1903 after a Japanese ship sank nearby in 1901. The lighthouse, which is the tallest in South Korea, was designed by French architects and built by Chinese contractors, and was completed in December 1903. The lighthouse was built with bricks without the use of rebar despite its height; inside it is divided into six-storeys and each ceiling is decorated with pear tree flower in honor of the Joseon dynasty. The lighthouse is still active and operated by Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.[3]

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