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The purpose of this study is to understand touristrification phenomenon in South Korea, and to analyze whether there is certain casual structure related to touristification in social interaction in terms of critical realism, focusing on Seochon, Seoul. Based on this, theoretical basis and data collection items were drawn to explain touristification phenomenon of Seochon including bibliographic data, statistical data, newspaper and reports. Also interviews were conducted by local residents and tourists. While Seochon received great attention from governors, media and tourists after Korean House Declaration, touristification has slowly proceeded and spread dramatically over time during 2012. Major phenomena of touristification were reduction of the resident population, increase in floating tourists, and increased real estate investment value due to commercialization and tourist sites conversion. Value of Seochon as tourism inducement are quiet air and old mood. This study is meaningful to suggest academic and practical implications in terms of critical realistic approach and touristification study.