Two horses by the sea
At Iho Tewoo Beach in Jeju City, two giant horse-shaped structures stand on different breakwaters: a red horse on the inner breakwater and a white one farther out. They recall Jeju's ponies, but they are more than sculptures. They are lighthouses. The Korea Tourism Organization describes both as roughly 12 metres tall.
Why red and white?
The Korea Tourism Organization explains that the contrasting lighthouse colors help vessels orient themselves when approaching the harbour. Instead of viewing the horses only as a photo backdrop, notice how their locations and colors relate to the working shoreline. This travel explanation is not a substitute for nautical navigation instructions.
Three things to notice on one walk
First, step back on the beach to see both lighthouses and their separate positions. Second, enjoy the sandy shoreline and pine grove. Third, if you visit at low tide, look for Iho Mosalwon. Visit Jeju describes it as a reconstruction of a *wondam*, a traditional Jeju stone fish trap that used the difference between high and low tides. Here, a modern maritime landmark and an older coastal livelihood can be appreciated together.
Before you go
Visit Jeju lists 20 Dori-ro, Jeju-si for the beach, while its separate red-horse-lighthouse listing gives 375-43 Iho 1-dong, Jeju-si. These refer to different points; select the intended destination in a Korean mapping app. Check the tide, weather, any breakwater closures, lifeguard arrangements and swimming-season rules before visiting. Never enter closed or wave-exposed pier areas for a photograph.
Official references: Visit Jeju's Red Horse Lighthouse and Iho Tewoo Beach pages; Korea Tourism Organization's Horse Lighthouses guide.