No, 5'3" (160 cm) is not considered short for a girl in Korea based on historical averages, though it's at the lower end of the current average.
Here's a breakdown:
- Historical Context: Historically, South Korean women were among the shortest in the world. In 1896, their average height was 142 cm (4 feet 8 inches).
- Significant Growth: However, they experienced a remarkable increase in height over the 20th century.
- 2000 Average: By the year 2000, the average height for South Korean women was 160.13 cm (approximately 5 feet 3 inches).
- Current Average: Today, the average height for South Korean women is around 163.23 cm. (approximately 5 feet 4 inches).
- 5'3" Compared to Current Averages: This means a woman who is 5'3" is slightly below the current average, but not significantly so and would have represented the average in the year 2000. While not tall, she would not generally be considered “short” in Korea, especially given the historical context.
| Year | Average Height of South Korean Women |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 142 cm (4 feet 8 inches) |
| 2000 | 160.13 cm (5 feet 3 inches) |
| Current | 163.23 cm (5 feet 4 inches) |
Therefore, while 5'3" might be at the lower end of the average range now, it is not an unusually short height for a woman in Korea.
