The country's previous age-counting method made people a year or two older than they really are. The country's previous age-counting method made people a year or two older than they really are. The country's previous age-counting method made people a year or two older than they really are. President Yoon Suk Yeol has described standardizing international ages as a key goal of his government, citing a need to reduce “social and administrative confusion” and disputes. Following a yearslong court battle over whether 56 meant the Korean age or international age, the Supreme Court in 2022 ruled that the agreement should be interpreted as 55 years in international age, citing communication records between unionists.

Source: ABC News June 29, 2023 18:11 UTC