Official / Local Name대정읍
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Seogwipo)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.2564°N, 126.2481°E · 36 m
Overview
Situated in Seogwipo, Jeju Province at 36 m elevation, Daejeong-eup (대정읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 대정읍 (Daejeong-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Seogwipo |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 36 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (171.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daewonsa (대원사) (2.4 km) · Wongaksa (원각사) (2.6 km) · Sansusa (산수사) (2.7 km) · Seosangsa (서상사) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dongiliri (동일이리) (1.0 km), Cheonmidong (천미동) (1.2 km), Hadong (하동) (1.3 km), Sinp’yŏng-ni (1.4 km), Jungdong (중동) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hangyeong-myeon (한경면) (7.6 km) · Andeok-myeon (안덕면) (9.8 km) · Hallim-eup (한림읍) (13.3 km) · Yerae-dong (예래동) (14.2 km) · Jungmun-dong (중문동) (18.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (171.1 km). 1-hour flight from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) or Busan to Jeju International Airport (CJU); island express buses and rental cars. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "대정읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daewonsa (대원사) (2.4 km) — Daejeong-eup (대정읍)
- Wongaksa (원각사) (2.6 km) — Daejeong-eup (대정읍)
- Sansusa (산수사) (2.7 km) — Daejeong-eup (대정읍)
- Seosangsa (서상사) (3.5 km) — Daejeong-eup (대정읍)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Jeju Province.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Daejeong-eup (pop. 12,000) in Seogwipo, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Jeju Province → · 3,651 All Cities →