Law Change Makes Everyone a Year or Two Younger in South Korea

South Koreans will become at least a year younger as the nation, which traditionally counts newborns as one year old, joins international standards

All South Koreans to Become A Year Younger Thanks to New Age-Counting LawJune 27, 2023 3:30 AM EDTouth Koreans will become at least a year younger tomorrow as the nation, which traditionally counts newborns as one year old, joins international standards.

South Koreans are usually referred to as one to two years older than people elsewhere because the time spent in the womb is counted, the only major country that has the practice. The traditional counting system was largely used in social settings and in the workplace, where age hierarchies are considered important.

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