Official / Local Name화북동
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Jeju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.5054°N, 126.5633°E · 66 m
Overview
Situated in Jeju-si, Jeju Province at 66 m elevation, Hwabuk-dong (화북동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 화북동 (Hwabuk-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Jeju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 66 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (143.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kwanghae-sa (0.8 km) · Podŏk-sa (3.3 km) · Wondangbult’ap-sa (4.1 km) · Hwach’ŏn-sa (4.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Purok (0.5 km), Kŏro (0.7 km), Hwangsap’yŏng (1.3 km), Hwabuk-tong (1.4 km), Pisŏkkŏri (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ildo-dong (일도2동) (2.2 km) · Geonip-dong (건입동) (2.3 km) · Samyang-dong (삼양동) (2.6 km) · Ido-dong (이도1동) (3.4 km) · Ildo-dong (일도1동) (3.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (143.9 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 "화북동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kwanghae-sa (0.8 km) — Hwabuk-dong (화북동)
- Podŏk-sa (3.3 km) — Hwabuk-dong (화북동)
- Wondangbult’ap-sa (4.1 km) — Hwabuk-dong (화북동)
- Hwach’ŏn-sa (4.6 km) — Hwabuk-dong (화북동)
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 Hwabuk-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 →