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Yongdam 1-dong
Yongdam 1-dong (Jeju-si) is mostly a local residential area. Domestic tourists visited 440K times in a year, #42 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods, and 39.2% of their card spending happens after 6 pm.
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| Metric | Value | Rank of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visits (1 year) | 440K visits | #42 |
| Spending after 6 pm | 39.2% | #11 |
| Tourist share of card sales | 30.4% | #30 |
| Lodging share of tourist spending | 6.0% | #21 |
| Restaurant share of tourist spending | 61.1% | #8 |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) visits vs. average, 5-yr avg | +15% | #24 |
| Quietest / busiest month | Nov / Aug | |
| Tourist visits 2019 → 2025 | +77% | #8 |
| Foreign share of visits (2025) | 4.1% | #4 |
| Top country of foreign card spending | Taiwan 31% |
Good for
- people looking for a quiet area
- people who want a local, residential feel
FAQ
Is Yongdam 1-dong busy with tourists?
Domestic tourists visited 440K times in one year (Aug 2025–Jul 2026), #42 of Jeju's 43 neighborhoods.
Is Yongdam 1-dong lively in the evening?
39.2% of tourist card spending happens between 6 pm and midnight, #11 of 43.
Is Yongdam 1-dong a tourist area or a local area?
Tourists account for 30.4% of card sales there, so it is mostly a local residential area.
When is Yongdam 1-dong least crowded?
On a 5-year average (2019, 2022–2025), the quietest month is Nov and the busiest is Aug.
Has Yongdam 1-dong grown since before COVID?
Tourist visits in 2025 were 77% higher than in 2019 (#8 of 43).
Who should stay in Yongdam 1-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.