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Do Koreans calculate age differently? Exploring the traditional Korean age system

Yes, until mid-2023, Koreans traditionally had a unique way of calculating age, where everyone was considered one year old at birth and gained another year on January 1st. This often made a person one or two years older in 'Korean age' than in the international system, leading to social and legal confusion. The Korean government officially adopted the international age standard in June 2023 to streamline legal and administrative processes.