The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has installed a 'Jukdo Lighthouse' at the site of last year's ferry grounding incident to enhance navigational safety.
On October 18, the ministry announced that it has established a lighthouse on Jukdo Island to ensure the safety of vessels operating on the Jeju-Mokpo route, with operations set to begin on the 19th.
Since February, the ministry has been operating a temporary lighthouse near the reef where the Queen Zenobia 2 ferry ran aground while traveling from Jeju to Mokpo in November of last year.
This new lighthouse, built at a cost of approximately 700 million won, stands 11 meters tall with a diameter of 2.5 meters. Compared to the temporary lighthouse, which was 4 meters tall and 0.3 meters in diameter, the new structure significantly improves visibility, with a light range of about 20 kilometers in clear weather. It is expected to greatly contribute to preventing similar accidents and ensuring safety.
Jeong Do-hyun, director of the Maritime Safety Bureau at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, stated, "With the new Jukdo Lighthouse now operational, it will greatly aid in preventing safety incidents for vessels navigating nearby waters. We will continue to enhance navigational aids and maintain them thoroughly to ensure safe maritime operations."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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