What is Korean Age?
Korean age is a traditional age-counting method used in Korea where everyone gains one year on New Year's Day. Our calculator helps you instantly convert your international age to Korean age, essential for understanding Korean culture, legal matters, and social interactions.
Calculate Your Korean Age
Korean Age Formula
| Formula | Example |
|---|---|
| Korean Age = (Current Year - Birth Year) + 1 | Born in 1990 → 2024 - 1990 + 1 = 35 |
How to Use
1. Select your birth date using the date picker
2. Click "Calculate Age" button
3. View your Korean age instantly
4. Use "Clear" to reset and calculate again
Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages:
- Cultural Understanding: Essential for social interactions in Korea
- Simplified Counting: Everyone ages simultaneously on January 1st
- Legal Compliance: Used in official documents in Korea
- Social Harmony: Determines hierarchical relationships
- Quick Calculation: Simple year-based calculation
Disadvantages:
- International Confusion: Differs from Western age systems
- Birthday Ignored: Doesn't consider individual birth dates
- Legal Complexity: Different from international legal age
- Medical Inaccuracy: Not used in medical contexts
- Temporary Discrepancy: Creates two possible ages January-December
FAQs
1. Why is Korean age different?
Korean age counts time in womb as first year and adds year every New Year, creating 1-2 years difference from international age.
2. Is Korean age still legally binding?
Since 2023, South Korea officially uses international age for legal matters, but social interactions still use Korean age.