Almost Every South Korean Becoming About a Year Younger

The video discusses the Korean age system, where a newborn is considered one year old, unlike the global standard of starting at zero. This system, a remnant of ancient culture, has been scrapped by most countries, including North Korea. The video highlights the confusion and legal issues it causes, such as in contracts and vaccine rollouts. Personal anecdotes illustrate societal pressures and misunderstandings. The Korean government recently decided to adopt the global standard to reduce confusion.

How does the Korean age system differ from the global standard?

• It adds one or two years to a person's age.

• It considers a newborn as zero years old.

• It starts counting age from the first birthday.

• It uses the lunar calendar for age calculation.

Which countries originally used a similar age system to Korea?

• Russia and Mongolia

• India and Pakistan

• Vietnam and Thailand

• China and Japan

What personal impact did the Korean age system have on the narrator?

• It helped them in legal matters.

• It made them feel younger.

• It was beneficial for health records.

• It caused confusion about their age.

When did North Korea switch to the global age standard?

• In the 1970s

• In the 1980s

• In the 1990s

• In the 2000s

What was one of the legal challenges caused by the Korean age system?

• Issues with international travel

• Confusion in age-related legal documents

• Problems with school enrollment

• Difficulty in calculating taxes