Finally, the "Korean" age will be abolished! Will it be rejuvenated by a "full age" and up to 2 years younger? ! A one-minute explanation of the complex "three ages" of Korea! What is the impact on the people?
Korea is said to be a society that places particular importance on age!
The way they count their age is unique, and when you go to Korea or talk about your age with friends, you may have experienced a confusion as they are older than in Japan.
But recentlyThe way age counting has been changed to a global standard in Korea, and it is currently a hot topic (°_°)
This time, it's complicatedResolving age situation in Korea＆ Explaining what changes will occur in Korea in the futureI would like to do it♪
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1. "How old am I in Korea?" Explains how to count current ages in Korea!
Unlike Japan, in our neighboring Korea, we have a total of how we count the current year.ThreeIt says there is one too!
Let's take a look at the differences in order of each one.♪
①Saenunnai, Korean style
This is the most commonly used age counting method in Korea, and when asked about your age, everyone answers at this age!になったんです。 English: The first thing you can do
This is a counting method that is still used as "counting years" in Japan,
Based on the idea that "life is nurtured from the time you are in your mother's womb,"
The moment you are born is considered to be one year old.になったんです。 English: The first thing you can do
- Born → 1 year old
- New Year (January 1) → +1 year old
☆If you haven't celebrated your birthday this year,2 years old at the current agedo
(Example) "Current" age is 20 → in Korea he is currently 22 years old
"Now" he is 18 years old → he is 20 years old in Korea, so he is already considered an adult!
☆If you have already celebrated your birthday this year, then you will be at that age.+1 year old
② Mannai
this isCounting the same way as in JapanAnd what is called"Full Age"It refers to the following.
Infants under the age of 1 are counted as ◯ months;
This is the counting method applied to taxes, medical care, welfare, etc.♪
- Born → 0 years old
- Birthday → +1 year old
③Young Nai
This is a counting method that shows how old you will be this year.
This yearfromYear of birthYou can easily calculate it by subtracting it!
In Korea today, the age at which you enlist, the age at which you can buy alcohol and cigarettes,Age to enroll in elementary and junior high school, etc.
It is apparently used to unify♪
- Born → 0 years old
- New Year (January 1) → +1 year old
Thus, in Korean society, three ages can be determined by time and timeThey say they use them differently!
It seems difficult to know how to count three ages, but when you use them differently,
It's very complicated isn't it?
Therefore, in Korea, in order to avoid confusion due to the way people count their ages,
Particularly complicatedThe "Korean" age system (counting method ① above) has been eliminated, and "see the counting method"
"I want it to be fixed" has been getting a lot of public voices for a while!になったんです。 English: The first thing you can do
Finally, there was a movement to reassess the age system.With President Yoon's administration
To startIt's become♪
2. President Yoon's administration will abolish the "Korean" age! How will the change?
In December 2022, a bill was finally issued in the Korean National Assembly to review the age system.It has been passed♪
actually,Since his presidential candidate, he has made a pledge to "implement the abolition of Korean age."
He is the current president of South KoreaYoon Seo-gyolpresident。
As President Yoon's promise, the voices of the people over the years will be reflected.Koreans are already in a strong moodIt is said to be
The amendments passed by the Korean National Assembly this time are summarized in a short summary:
☆"Korean Age" (Saenunnai)How to count Korean ages 1) abolished
☆This is a scene where "Korean Age" was used up until now, and is widely used internationally.Is"Full Age" (Mannai)How to count Korean ages 2）I'll use
☆The age notation for infants under 1 year old is "1 to 12 months of birth."
☆YongnaiHow to count Korean age 3) is used as is at this time
→ Depending on future public opinion, it may be possible to settle it to a full age.
☆Enforcement will begin as early as June 2023
Now let's take a look at what impacts are expected in Korea in the future.♪
3. What will change to the "age" system affect Korean citizens?
In Korea, people have already expressed their joy, saying things like, "It's no longer complicated!" and "I'm getting younger!"
It's up, butIt seems that it is not just the parts that will be improved.That's what it is (; ;)
Let's take a look at what points are, for example!
Until now,The line is unclear whether it is full or Korean age depending on the medicine
→The age of daily lifeFull ageAs it becomes, you won't get confused
② Many countries worldwide use full age, so there is no gap between them and other countries.
Expected concerns
1) Age differences occur among classmates
The age at which you enter schoolThe standard is Yongnai (how old this year)To become,
Even among classmates, it's easy to celebrate birthdaysThere's a difference in ageThere is a possibility that the problem may occurIt can be considered ><
This is in Korea「Age is important」This can be said to be a problem that arises because of the situation.
In Japan, you don't think of a classmate who has first birthday as "older"!
However, in Korea, you can almost always ask older friends to be "all"Onni、OppaTo call it "
Even though he is a classmate, he is aware of his ageMaybe the names will fall apart?
This is a concern!
Expected improvements
4. Summary
Something up until now"I felt inconvenientKorean style age" abolished ＞＜
This seems to be pleasing news for Koreans, who were counting more ages than other countries.
As a Korean society values age and hierarchical relationships, what kind of changes will actually occur in society in the future?
This year'sAfter JuneI'm looking forward to♪
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