이주하다
To move from one country or region to another to live there permanently. It covers both immigration and emigration.
Examples
3 of 5그의 가족은 10년 전에 미국으로 이주했습니다.
His family migrated to the United States 10 years ago.
기후 변화로 인해 이주하는 사람들이 늘고 있습니다.
The number of people migrating due to climate change is increasing.
정부는 농촌으로 이주하는 청년들에게 지원금을 줍니다.
The government gives subsidies to young people who migrate to rural areas.
Word Family
Memory Tip
I (move) + Ju (reside). Moving residence.
Quick Quiz
전쟁을 피해 다른 나라로 ( )하는 난민들이 많다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이주
Examples
그의 가족은 10년 전에 미국으로 이주했습니다.
everydayHis family migrated to the United States 10 years ago.
기후 변화로 인해 이주하는 사람들이 늘고 있습니다.
academicThe number of people migrating due to climate change is increasing.
정부는 농촌으로 이주하는 청년들에게 지원금을 줍니다.
formalThe government gives subsidies to young people who migrate to rural areas.
새로운 공장이 세워지면 많은 인구가 이주해 올 것입니다.
businessWhen a new factory is built, many people will migrate here.
나도 나중에는 따뜻한 나라로 이주하고 싶어.
informalI want to migrate to a warm country later too.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
이주를 결심하다
to decide to migrate
이주 단지
relocation site / settlement
자발적 이주
voluntary migration
Often Confused With
이사하다 is moving houses (nearby), while 이주하다 is moving to a different region or country for permanent residence.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS topics on population, urbanization, and international relations.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '이사' when talking about historical or large-scale movements of people.
Memory Tip
I (move) + Ju (reside). Moving residence.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 移住 (move-reside).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
전쟁을 피해 다른 나라로 ( )하는 난민들이 많다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이주
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