Dodong Lighthouse (도동등대(행남등대))

Published 2008-09-10 Updated 2021-06-23 View 10158

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Gyeongsangbuk-do Ulleung-gun, Dodong Lighthouse (도동등대(행남등대)) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Dodonghang Lighthouse is located on the easternmost point of Ulleungdo Island, between Dodonghang and Jeodonghang Ports. The lighthouse is also called Haengnam Lighthouse after the nearby village. On clear days, visitors can see Dokdo Island to the east from atop the lighthouse. To the north, visitors can see the beautiful landscape of Jeodonghang Port, Chotdaebawi Rock, and Seonginbong Peak.

The lighthouse opened as an unmanned lighthouse in December of 1954. However, an increase in fishing boats operating in the area led to the upgrade into a manned lighthouse in June 1979.