지방이 · 지방을
region, the provinces (outside Seoul); local area
Example
명절에는 지방으로 가는 차가 많아요.
During the holidays, there are many cars heading out to the provinces.
Word parts
지 land+방 direction, side
Literally 'land in a direction'; a different 지방 means 'fat'.
Good to know
In Korea 지방 usually means everywhere outside the Seoul area, not just rural places.
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