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Korean age (한국 나이) is a traditional age-counting system where everyone starts at age 1 at birth (representing the time spent in the womb), and everyone gains a year on 1 January rather than their individual birthday. South Korea officially abolished this system in June 2023 in favour of international age.

공식

Korean age = Current year − Birth year + 1

단계별 가이드

  1. 1At birth: Korean age = 1
  2. 2On each 1 January: add 1 to Korean age regardless of birthday
  3. 3Korean age = Current year − Birth year + 1
  4. 4Someone born on 31 December becomes 2 years old the very next day (1 January)

풀어진 예시

입력
Born 15 June 1990, today is 1 August 2025
결과
Korean age: 36, International age: 35
2025 − 1990 + 1 = 36
입력
Born 31 December 2000, today is 2 January 2001
결과
Korean age: 2
Just 2 days old but already "2" in Korean age

자주 묻는 질문

What is Korean Age?

Korean age (한국 나이) is a traditional age-counting system where everyone starts at age 1 at birth (representing the time spent in the womb), and everyone gains a year on 1 January rather than their individual birthday. South Korea officially abolished this system in June 2023 in favour of international age

How accurate is the Korean Age calculator?

The calculator uses the standard published formula for korean age. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.

What units does the Korean Age calculator use?

This calculator works with inches. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.

What formula does the Korean Age calculator use?

The core formula is: At birth: Korean age = 1. Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.

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