South Koreans Will Become Younger as SoKor Government Adopts Standard Calendar Age

South Koreans will soon become younger, thanks to the SoKor government's new law.

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Unlike other countries across the globe, South Korea has its own calendar age system. The Asian country has been following this for the past years, making their residents older than other people.

Specifically, South Koreans count the time they spent on their mothers' wombs. Because of this, residents of South Korea are usually one to two years older than other individuals.

However, this is about to change because the South Korean government will soon adopt the international calendar age standard.

South Koreans Will Become Younger

According to Fortune's latest report, the National Assembly confirmed the calendar age adjustment plan of South Korea back in 2022.

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When President Yoon Suk Yeol ran for office in 2022, the public supported his idea of adopting the international standard or calendar age.

CNN reported that the legislation already came into effect on Wednesday, June 28.

The SoKor government announced that all administrative and judicial areas across South Korea would adopt the calendar age system used by most countries.

Government Legislation Minister Lee Wan-Kyu said that the new law would reduce numerous social disputes and confusion.

Aside from this, the adaptation of the international calendar age will also reduce social costs due that have been unnecessary because of mixed age standards.

Lee further stated that this new law had been a major pledge of the South Korean leader ever since he took office in May 2022.

Do South Koreans Need To Update Documents?

South Koreans no longer need to make any adjustments to their documents or IDs.

This is because the age used for government forms is based on the international system.
This is similar to receiving a pension, voting, or for retirement.

South Korean authorities also explained that the international calendar age adoption wouldn't affect cigarette or alcohol consumption since stories rely on the international calendar system.

You can click this link to learn more about this new law in South Korea.