This is the 85th most frequent Korean word.
지역
"지역" means "region" or "area" in English.
Here, '지역' refers to a specific geographical area or region.
이 지역은 자연경관이 매우 아름답습니다.
This area has very beautiful natural scenery.
In this sentence, '지역' describes the culture associated with a particular area.
지역 문화를 이해하는 것은 중요합니다.
Understanding the local culture is important.
Here, '지역' is used to describe the community or society of a region.