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TOPIK 3noun

개발

gaebal

개발이 · 개발을

development (of land, products, technology)

Example

새 약의 개발에는 시간이 오래 걸려요.

Developing a new medicine takes a long time.

Word parts

개 open발 start, emit

Literally 'open up and bring out.'

Good to know

개발 is actively creating or building something; 발전 is the progress that results.