Jeju expects 165,000 visitors over Hangul Day holiday, up 0.6% on last year
In short
About 165,000 tourists are expected to visit Jeju over the October 8-11 Hangul Day holiday, 0.6% more than the 164,032 in the same holiday last year, according to the Jeju Tourism Association. Most, 144,500, are expected to arrive by air, while international flights rise to 144 on 20 routes from six countries and total transport seat supply falls 6.4% to 236,848.
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About 165,000 tourists are expected to visit Jeju over the four-day Hangul Day holiday from October 8 to 11, according to the Jeju Tourism Association, as reported by Newsis and Seoul Shinmun. That is 0.6% more than the 164,032 visitors in the same holiday period last year; Seoul Shinmun put the increase at 968 people. Yonhap also reported the 165,000 projection and the 0.6% rise. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Air travel is expected to account for most arrivals, with 144,500 visitors, or 87.6% of the total according to Seoul Shinmun. Of these, 121,400 are expected on domestic flights and 23,100 on international flights. Newsis reported that domestic flight passengers would rise 2.5% and international flight passengers 56.8% from last year. Arrivals by ship are expected to total 20,500, which Newsis said was 33.6% fewer than last year's 30,875. [ 1 , 3 ]
Seoul Shinmun, breaking down visitors by origin, reported that domestic tourists are expected to number 135,100, down 1.1% from 136,670 last year, while international tourists are expected to reach 29,900, up 9.3% from 27,362. [ 3 ]
Total transport seat supply for the holiday is 236,848 seats, down 6.4% from last year; Seoul Shinmun gave last year's figure as 253,105 seats. Domestic flight seat supply is down 6.6%, which Seoul Shinmun put at 168,140 seats, while international supply is up about 20%. Seoul Shinmun reported 26,418 international flight seats against 22,000 last year. International flights will number 144 on 20 routes from six countries; Seoul Shinmun said this was 24 more than last year's 120 and named Japan, China and Taiwan among the countries. [ 1 , 3 ]
By day, 48,000 visitors are expected on October 8, 45,000 on October 9, which is Hangul Day, 37,000 on October 10 and 35,000 on October 11. Seoul Shinmun reported that arrivals on October 11 would be 16.2% higher than last year, while arrivals on October 8, 9 and 10 would be 1.1%, 4.5% and 3.4% lower respectively. Three cruise ships are also due to call during the holiday, bringing about 6,800 passengers. [ 1 , 3 ]
Newsis noted that the projection was compiled on the basis of data from September 21 to 23, and that actual arrivals may differ depending on weather, airline circumstances and same-day bookings. [ 1 ]
Why it matters
The projection points to a shift in how visitors reach Jeju: overall seat supply and ship arrivals are down, while international flights and seats are up by about 20%. Seoul Shinmun reported that foreign tourist numbers are expected to rise as domestic tourist numbers dip, with international flights and cruise calls supporting demand.
Key facts
- About 165,000 tourists are expected to visit Jeju over the October 8-11 Hangul Day holiday, up 0.6% from 164,032 in the same period last year. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Air travellers are expected to number 144,500: 121,400 on domestic flights and 23,100 on international flights. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Arrivals by ship are expected to be 20,500. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Transport seat supply for the holiday is 236,848 seats, down 6.4% from last year; domestic flight supply is down 6.6% and international supply is up about 20%. [ 1 , 3 ]
- 144 international flights are scheduled on 20 routes from six countries. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Expected daily arrivals are 48,000 on October 8, 45,000 on October 9, 37,000 on October 10 and 35,000 on October 11. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Three cruise ships are due to call, bringing about 6,800 passengers. [ 1 , 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- About 165,000 tourists are expected to visit Jeju over the Hangul Day holiday, 0.6% more than last year. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Last year's figure for the same holiday period was 164,032 visitors. [ 1 , 3 ]
- 144,500 visitors are expected by air, 121,400 on domestic and 23,100 on international flights, and 20,500 by ship. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Seat supply is 236,848, down about 6.4%, with domestic flight supply down about 6.6% and international supply up about 20%. [ 1 , 3 ]
- 144 international flights will operate on 20 routes from six countries. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Daily arrivals are projected at 48,000, 45,000, 37,000 and 35,000 for October 8 to 11. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Three cruise ships carrying about 6,800 passengers are due to call. [ 1 , 3 ]
Still unclear
- Whether domestic air passengers will rise or fall. Newsis's opening says domestic flight passengers will decline, but its own figures show a 2.5% rise; Seoul Shinmun reports a 1.1% fall in domestic tourists counted by origin rather than by flight type.
- How many visitors will actually arrive. Newsis said the projection is based on September 21-23 data and actual numbers may vary with weather, airline circumstances and same-day bookings.
- The rise in international tourists to 29,900 (up 9.3%) and the drop in domestic tourists to 135,100. Reported only by Seoul Shinmun.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- October 7: Newsis reports the Jeju Tourism Association's projection of 165,000 holiday visitors. [ 1 ]
- October 7: Yonhap reports the 165,000 projection, up 0.6% on last year. [ 2 ]
- October 8: Seoul Shinmun reports the projection with a breakdown of domestic and international tourists and flights. [ 3 ]