Official / Local Name외도동
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Jeju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.4798°N, 126.4391°E · 51 m
Overview
Oedo-dong (외도동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Jeju-si, Jeju Province (33.4798°N, 126.4391°E, elevation 51 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 외도동 (Oedo-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Jeju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 51 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (145.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongsu-sa (1.0 km) · Wolyeongsa (월영사) (2.3 km) · Geungnaksa (극락사) (3.9 km) · Hangpaduseong (항파두성) (4.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chamoraengi (참오랭이) (0.4 km), Hadong (하동) (0.8 km), Baengdi (뱅디) (1.0 km), Naedo-dong (1.0 km), Saradong (사라동) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Iho-dong (이호동) (2.2 km) · Dodu-dong (도두동) (4.1 km) · Nohyeong-dong (노형동) (5.5 km) · Yeon-dong (연동) (5.8 km) · Yongdam-dong (용담2동) (6.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (145.9 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 "외도동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongsu-sa (1.0 km) — Oedo-dong (외도동)
- Wolyeongsa (월영사) (2.3 km) — Oedo-dong (외도동)
- Geungnaksa (극락사) (3.9 km) — Oedo-dong (외도동)
- Hangpaduseong (항파두성) (4.0 km) — Oedo-dong (외도동)
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 Oedo-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
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