This is the 325th most frequent Korean word.
지역을
"지역을" means "region" or "area" (in the accusative case).
Here, '지역을' refers to a particular locality that requires protection, indicating its significance as the object of the action of protecting.
우리는 이 지역을 보호해야 합니다.
We must protect this area.
In this instance, '지역을' signifies a focal region around which activities are organized, illustrating its importance in providing context to the action.
그들은 지역을 중심으로 활동을 전개했습니다.
They developed their activities centered around the region.
In this sentence, '지역을' represents a specific area or region that the subject intends to explore, reflecting its role as the object being acted upon.