이주
The movement of people from one place to another, often to settle in a new country or region.
Examples
3 of 5철새의 이주 경로를 추적했다.
The migration path of migratory birds was tracked.
해외 이주를 결심하는 가정이 늘고 있다.
Families deciding to migrate overseas are increasing.
그녀는 작년에 캐나다로 이주했어.
She migrated to Canada last year.
Word Family
Memory Tip
I (move) + Ju (reside) = Moving where you reside.
Quick Quiz
전쟁 때문에 많은 난민들이 이웃 나라로 ___했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이주
Examples
철새의 이주 경로를 추적했다.
academicThe migration path of migratory birds was tracked.
해외 이주를 결심하는 가정이 늘고 있다.
formalFamilies deciding to migrate overseas are increasing.
그녀는 작년에 캐나다로 이주했어.
informalShe migrated to Canada last year.
이주 노동자의 권리를 보호해야 한다.
businessRights of migrant workers must be protected.
대규모 인구 이주가 발생했다.
academicA large-scale population migration occurred.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
이주 비용
migration costs
도시 이주
urban migration
불법 이주
illegal migration
Often Confused With
'이사' is moving house within the same area; '이주' is moving to a different region or country for long-term settlement.
Usage Notes
Used in IELTS for topics like urbanization, globalization, and environmental refugees.
Common Mistakes
Using '이사' when talking about international migration.
Memory Tip
I (move) + Ju (reside) = Moving where you reside.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 移住 (move/reside).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Significant in Korean history regarding the Korean diaspora (Koryo-saram, etc.).
Quick Quiz
전쟁 때문에 많은 난민들이 이웃 나라로 ___했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이주
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평등
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개인주의
B1The belief that the needs of each person are more important than the needs of the whole society or group.
제도
B1An established law, custom, or practice in a society; a system.
여론
B2The collective opinion of many people on a particular issue or problem. It is often measured by polls or reflected in media.
복지
B2The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group, or a system of government support for people in need.
봉사활동
B1Voluntary work or service performed for the benefit of the community or others without pay.
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