To determine your Korean age, I need your birth year and the current year. Since I don't have that information, I can explain how to calculate it.
Here's how you find your Korean age:
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Method 1 (Calculation):
- Add 1 to the current year.
- Subtract your birth year from the result.
- Formula: Korean Age = (Current Year + 1) - Birth Year
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Method 2 (Simplified):
- Figure out your regular age.
- Add 1 to your regular age.
- If your birthday has already passed this year, add only 1 year to your age.
- If your birthday hasn't passed yet, add 2 years to your age.
Example:
Let's say the current year is 2024 and your birth year is 1990.
- Using Method 1: (2024 + 1) - 1990 = 35. Your Korean age would be 35.
Let's say your regular age is 34, and your birthday is in December.
- Using Method 2: Since your birthday hasn't passed yet, your Korean age is 34 + 2 = 36. However, if your birthday has passed, your Korean age would be 34+1=35.
Important Notes:
- The Korean age system is different from the international age system. In Korea, babies are considered one year old at birth. Everyone adds a year to their age on January 1st, regardless of their actual birthday. This is changing in 2023/2024.
- South Korea now uses the international standard for official documents and legal proceedings.
- However, the traditional Korean age is still commonly used in everyday life and social interactions.
To accurately tell you your Korean age, I need to know your birth year and the current year, or your current age and whether your birthday has passed.
