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Donghong-dong
Donghong-dong (Seogwipo-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 1.2M times in a year, #33 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 38.5% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Donghong-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 1.2M visits | #33 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 38.5% | #13 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 13.9% | #41 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 1.6% | #29 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 45.5% | #22 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +14% | #25 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Nov / Jan | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +32% | #19 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 5.7% | #3 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 44% |
Good for
- people looking for a quiet area
- people who want a local, residential feel
FAQ
Is Donghong-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 1.2M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #33 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Donghong-dong lively in the evening?
38.5% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #13 of 43.
Is Donghong-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 13.9% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Donghong-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Nov and the busiest is Jan.
Has Donghong-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 32% higher than in 2019 (#19 of 43).
Who should stay in Donghong-dong?
It suits people looking for a quiet area; 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.