Official / Local Name이호동
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Jeju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.4917°N, 126.4576°E · 36 m
Overview
Iho-dong (이호동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Jeju-si, Jeju Province (33.4917°N, 126.4576°E, elevation 36 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 이호동 (Iho-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Jeju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 36 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (144.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongsu-sa (2.4 km) · Gwanmyeongsa (관명사) (3.9 km) · Iho Beach (이호해수욕장) (0.8 km) · Wolyeongsa (월영사) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dongburak (동부락) (0.3 km), Jungburak (중부락) (0.7 km), Paekkae (1.0 km), Seoburak (서부락) (1.2 km), Naedo-dong (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dodu-dong (도두동) (2.0 km) · Oedo-dong (외도동) (2.2 km) · Yongdam-dong (용담2동) (4.1 km) · Yeon-dong (연동) (5.3 km) · Yongdam-dong (용담1동) (5.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (144.6 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 "이호동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongsu-sa (2.4 km) — Iho-dong (이호동)
- Gwanmyeongsa (관명사) (3.9 km) — Iho-dong (이호동)
- Iho Beach (이호해수욕장) (0.8 km) — Iho-dong (이호동)
- Wolyeongsa (월영사) (4.3 km) — Iho-dong (이호동)
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 Iho-dong (pop. 12,000) in Jeju-si, 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 →