South Korea's Age Law Change Makes South Koreans Appear Younger

South Koreans have become a year or two younger as a new law aligns the nation's age-counting methods with international standards. The law, which took effect on Wednesday, replaces two traditional systems that counted age differently. The change was pushed for by President Yoon Suk-yeol to reduce social and economic costs, such as disputes over insurance pay-outs and eligibility for government assistance programs. Despite the switch, some existing statutes will still count age based on the previous methods.