Korean Age Calculator – Find Your Korean Age vs Global Age
In Korea, age isn’t always just a number — it’s a cultural identity. While most of the world uses international age, Korea traditionally used a unique system that made everyone 1 year old at birth, and added a year every New Year’s Day.
Korean Age Calculator
🇰🇷 Based on traditional Korean and international age logic.
📅 Reflects post-2023 legal changes in Korea.
📅 Reflects post-2023 legal changes in Korea.
This Korean Age Calculator helps you understand your age in both systems — including the recent legal change in 2023.
Understanding Korean Age Systems
There are three ways age has been calculated in Korea:
| System | Description |
|---|---|
| Traditional (Korean Age) | You are 1 year old at birth and gain a year every January 1st. |
| Counting Age | You start at 0 at birth but add 1 every New Year, regardless of your birthday. |
| International Age | Same as global standard — age is based on your actual birthdate. |
Korea’s 2023 Age System Change
✅ In June 2023, South Korea officially adopted the international age as the legal standard.
But the traditional system is still widely used in:
- 🏠 Families
- 📺 TV shows and K-pop fandoms
- 🧓 Social respect and greetings
How This Korean Age Calculator Works
- Enter your date of birth
- Choose the reference year (optional)
- The calculator shows:
- 🎂 International Age
- 🧮 Korean Traditional Age
- 📈 Difference in years
Example
DOB: November 20, 2000
Date Today: July 5, 2025
International Age: 24
Korean Age: 26
🎉 In Korean culture, you’d be seen as 26 years old!
Why Korean Age Still Matters
Even though laws have changed:
- 💬 People still ask “몇 살이에요?” (How old are you?)
- 🧑🎓 School and military age groups use Korean age
- 🎤 K-pop fans identify idols by Korean age
- 🧓 Older age means more respect in hierarchy