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Seohong-dong
Seohong-dong (Seogwipo-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 393K times in a year, #43 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 38.6% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Seohong-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 393K visits | #43 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 38.6% | #12 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 19.5% | #38 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 0.3% | #40 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 57.0% | #10 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +27% | #5 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Nov / Jan | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +27% | #23 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 3.9% | #5 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | USA 25% |
Good for
- people looking for a quiet area
- people who want a local, residential feel
FAQ
Is Seohong-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 393K times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #43 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Seohong-dong lively in the evening?
38.6% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #12 of 43.
Is Seohong-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 19.5% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Seohong-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Nov and the busiest is Jan.
Has Seohong-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 27% higher than in 2019 (#23 of 43).
Who should stay in Seohong-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.