Korean Dictionary
How to say “Hometown Return” in Korean
귀성
gwiseong
IntermediateHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
귀성 is the massive migration of Koreans returning to their hometowns for 설날 and 추석 holidays. The 귀성 rush is one of the largest human migrations in Asia with tens of millions traveling simultaneously. Korean transportation authorities add extra trains and buses during 귀성 season but tickets still sell out within minutes of release.
Example Sentence
설날 귀성 기차표를 미리 예매해 뒀어요.
I booked the Seollal hometown return train ticket in advance.
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