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젠트리피케이션
The process where the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in. It usually results in the displacement of original residents.
Examples in context
젠트리피케이션으로 인해 임대료가 올라 상인들이 쫓겨나고 있다
Due to gentrification, rents are rising and merchants are being kicked out
지자체는 젠트리피케이션 부작용을 막기 위한 대책을 마련했다
Local governments have prepared measures to prevent the side effects of gentrification
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