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Daejeong-eup
Daejeong-eup (Seogwipo-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 4.2M times in a year, #13 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 35.1% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Daejeong-eup on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 4.2M visits | #13 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 35.1% | #19 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 39.7% | #27 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 1.5% | #30 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 53.9% | #13 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +9% | #36 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Dec / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +31% | #20 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 2.7% | #10 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | USA 30% |
Good for
- people who like moderately busy areas
- people who want a local, residential feel
FAQ
Is Daejeong-eup busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 4.2M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #13 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Daejeong-eup lively in the evening?
35.1% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #19 of 43.
Is Daejeong-eup a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 39.7% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Daejeong-eup least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Dec and the busiest is Aug.
Has Daejeong-eup grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 31% higher than in 2019 (#20 of 43).
Who should stay in Daejeong-eup?
It suits people who like moderately busy areas; people who want a local, residential feel.
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Data source
Jeju Tourism Big Data Platform (data.ijto.or.kr) Data Pick, Jeju Tourism Organization. Visits: SKT mobile data (Aug 2025–Jul 2026, non-residents staying 30+ min). Card spending: BC Card (Aug 2025–Jul 2026). Seasons: 2019 and 2022–2025 (2020–21 excluded). Personal non-profit page, not an official service. Updated 2026-10-20.