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Is Korean Age Banned?

Published in Korean Age System 1 min read

Yes, the "Korean age" system is effectively banned in South Korea.

A law passed in December took effect on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, that scrapped the traditional "Korean" method of counting age. Under this system, babies were considered one year old at birth, and everyone added a year to their age every January 1st, regardless of their actual birthdate. This is no longer the legal standard.