역세권 /yeok-se-kkwon/
Near a subway station (prime location)
Combines 역 (station) + 세권 (district/zone). Living close to a subway station — considered prime real estate in Korean cities and a major factor in apartment pricing.
Examples
역세권 원룸 구하는 중
Looking for a studio apartment near the subway
역세권이라 월세 비싸
The rent is expensive because it's near the subway