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Yerae-dong
Yerae-dong (Seogwipo-si) is a tourist-heavy area. Domestic tourists visited 6.2M times in a year, #9 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 33.4% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
See Yerae-dong on the map (Korean) →By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 6.2M visits | #9 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 33.4% | #21 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 83.2% | #2 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 44.7% | #1 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 38.1% | #33 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +19% | #14 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Mar / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +3% | #34 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 2.5% | #11 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | China 23% |
Good for
- people who like busy areas with lots to see
- people looking for an area with resorts and hotels
FAQ
Is Yerae-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 6.2M times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #9 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Yerae-dong lively in the evening?
33.4% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #21 of 43.
Is Yerae-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 83.2% of card sales there, so it is a tourist-heavy area.
When is Yerae-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Mar and the busiest is Aug.
Has Yerae-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 3% higher than in 2019 (#34 of 43).
Who should stay in Yerae-dong?
It suits people who like busy areas with lots to see; 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.