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Do Koreans count age differently? Understanding the Shift to International Age

In June 2023, a new law officially standardized age counting in South Korea, making citizens up to two years younger overnight for all legal and administrative purposes. This monumental shift directly addresses the question, **Do Koreans count age differently?**, by clarifying the historical system and explaining the modern approach for public policy, including considerations for healthy aging and senior care.

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How does Korean aging work? A guide to its traditional and modernized systems

In a historic move in 2023, South Korea officially adopted the international age system for all legal and administrative matters, effectively making every citizen one to two years younger. This major policy change addressed confusion caused by multiple age-counting methods but still begs the question: How does Korean aging work, and what is its lasting cultural impact?

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