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Namwon-eup
Namwon-eup (Seogwipo-si) is a mix of tourists and locals. Domestic tourists visited 3.8M times in a year, #15 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 23.1% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Namwon-eup on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 3.8M visits | #15 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 23.1% | #36 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 41.0% | #22 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 1.4% | #31 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 33.7% | #37 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | -3% | #43 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Mar / Jan | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +8% | #33 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 0.9% | #36 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | USA 24% |
Good for
- people who like moderately busy areas
- people who rest at their lodging in the evening
FAQ
Is Namwon-eup busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 3.8M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #15 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Namwon-eup lively in the evening?
23.1% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #36 of 43.
Is Namwon-eup a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 41.0% of card sales there, so it is a mix of tourists and locals.
When is Namwon-eup least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Mar and the busiest is Jan.
Has Namwon-eup grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 8% higher than in 2019 (#33 of 43).
Who should stay in Namwon-eup?
It suits people who like moderately busy areas; people who rest at their lodging 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.