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26 Dec 2017
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Is it true that Koreans calculate their age differently?
Is it true that Koreans calculate their age differently?
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yes. its true. but legally we use same ageing system with other countries. culturally we use different counting system. when some one is born, we count 1. and on first january, we add 1 year.
- Country or region South Africa
Ohh,so if I go to Korea I would say my Korean age?
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yes. and you should add its korean age. because some people are confused
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- Country or region Philippines
@awyjsjed thank you for this ive been confused about it for a long time and was just about to ask.
- Country or region Dominican Republic
@awyjsjed @Sungyong I know you have Lunar New Years, do count one more year on that day or the Solar New Years
- Country or region Sri Lanka
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