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7 Jul 2017
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If I was born on March 20, 2001 how old am I in South Korea? I don't understand the age system in Korea can you explain me it please?
If I was born on March 20, 2001 how old am I in South Korea? I don't understand the age system in Korea can you explain me it please?
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They count age 1 year older than international age. So, you're 17 y.o in South Korea
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- Country or region Norway
In korea, you're considered 1 year old once you're born, and you "gain" one year every new year (instead of on your birthday). So you're 17, yes, but you were 17 all year and not just since your birthday.
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When babies are born, they are already 1yo(year old).
Then they "grow up" every 1st of January, not on their birthday. Basically, during their birthday, they get gifts but they don't grow older.
*These are the differences between Korean age and Western age:*
- When you are born, you are already 1 in Korean age (0 in western age)
- In Korea, you age on the New Year (not on their birthday like westerners)
You can be 1 year older in Korean age, but also 2 years older.
*To calculate your Korean age, just use this:*
- When you've already had your birthday this year:
Korean age = Western age + 1
- When your birthday is later this year:
Korean age = Western age + 2
*Let me give you an example to make it a bit more clear:*
Emma is born on 07th July 2017
(In Korea she is already 1, remember?)
Korean age: 1
Western age: 0
Difference: +1
It is New Year 🎆🎇
(In Korea everyone turns 1 year older. But westerners stay the same age)
Korean age: 2
Western age: 0
Difference: +2
It's Emma's birthday 🎂
07th July 2018
(In Korea you don't age on your birthday. Westerners turn 1 year older)
Korean age: 2
Western age: 1
Difference: +1
Another ways to calculate korean age:
Current year - Your birth year (Subtract your birth year from the current.)
Your age + 1(Korean age) => Korean age
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