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Jeongbang-dong
Jeongbang-dong (Seogwipo-si) is a mix of tourists and locals. Domestic tourists visited 1.8M times in a year, #26 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 60.2% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
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| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 1.8M visits | #26 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 60.2% | #1 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 51.3% | #15 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 13.9% | #9 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 61.9% | #7 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +18% | #16 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Mar / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +36% | #16 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 1.5% | #18 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 17% |
Good for
- people who like moderately busy areas
- people who go out to eat and drink in the evening
- people looking for an area with resorts and hotels
FAQ
Is Jeongbang-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 1.8M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #26 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Jeongbang-dong lively in the evening?
60.2% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #1 of 43.
Is Jeongbang-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 51.3% of card sales there, so it is a mix of tourists and locals.
When is Jeongbang-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Mar and the busiest is Aug.
Has Jeongbang-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 36% higher than in 2019 (#16 of 43).
Who should stay in Jeongbang-dong?
It suits people who like moderately busy areas; people who go out to eat and drink in the evening; people looking for an area with resorts and hotels.
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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.