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Jocheon-eup
Jocheon-eup (Jeju-si) is a mix of tourists and locals. Domestic tourists visited 8.2M times in a year, #4 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 34.0% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
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| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 8.2M visits | #4 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 34.0% | #20 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 57.7% | #12 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 8.5% | #18 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 51.6% | #16 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +15% | #22 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Feb / Oct | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +8% | #32 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 0.9% | #34 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 32% |
Good for
- people who like busy areas with lots to see
FAQ
Is Jocheon-eup busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 8.2M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #4 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Jocheon-eup lively in the evening?
34.0% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #20 of 43.
Is Jocheon-eup a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 57.7% of card sales there, so it is a mix of tourists and locals.
When is Jocheon-eup least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Feb and the busiest is Oct.
Has Jocheon-eup grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 8% higher than in 2019 (#32 of 43).
Who should stay in Jocheon-eup?
It suits people who like busy areas with lots to see.
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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.