Official / Local Name용담1동
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Jeju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.5054°N, 126.5139°E · 19 m
Overview
Situated in Jeju-si, Jeju Province at 19 m elevation, Yongdam-dong (용담1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용담1동 (Yongdam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Jeju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 19 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (143.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hyerim-sa (1.2 km) · Pohyŏn-sa (1.6 km) · Gwanmyeongsa (관명사) (1.6 km) · Pomun-sa (1.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yongdamil-dong (0.4 km), Myŏngsin (1.3 km), Jeongpyeongdong (정평동) (1.4 km), Tongsanmul (1.6 km), Kwangyang (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samdo-dong (삼도2동) (0.8 km) · Samdo-dong (삼도1동) (0.8 km) · Ido-dong (이도1동) (1.2 km) · Ildo-dong (일도1동) (1.3 km) · Yongdam-dong (용담2동) (1.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (143.4 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 "용담1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hyerim-sa (1.2 km) — Yongdam-dong (용담1동)
- Pohyŏn-sa (1.6 km) — Yongdam-dong (용담1동)
- Gwanmyeongsa (관명사) (1.6 km) — Yongdam-dong (용담1동)
- Pomun-sa (1.7 km) — Yongdam-dong (용담1동)
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 Yongdam-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 →