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Jungang-dong
Jungang-dong (Seogwipo-si) is a mix of tourists and locals. Domestic tourists visited 1.9M times in a year, #24 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 53.6% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Jungang-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 1.9M visits | #24 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 53.6% | #2 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 58.2% | #10 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 1.7% | #28 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 46.9% | #20 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +8% | #37 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Sep / Jan | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +181% | #1 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 0.8% | #38 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | Taiwan 24% |
Good for
- people who like moderately busy areas
- people who go out to eat and drink in the evening
FAQ
Is Jungang-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 1.9M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #24 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Jungang-dong lively in the evening?
53.6% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #2 of 43.
Is Jungang-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 58.2% of card sales there, so it is a mix of tourists and locals.
When is Jungang-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Sep and the busiest is Jan.
Has Jungang-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 181% higher than in 2019 (#1 of 43).
Who should stay in Jungang-dong?
It suits people who like moderately busy areas; people who go out to eat and drink in the evening.
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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.