What Is My Korean Age If Born on January 1, 1979?
Last updated: April 12, 2026
Created byRoman Naumenko
Reviewed byAnna Kuloverova
Korean Age Calculator
48
48 Korean years
마흔여덟 살 (maheun-yeodeol sal)
International age: 47
Korean age is 1 year older
Days until next Korean age change (January 1): 264
Calculated for: April 12, 2026
How to say it
| Informal | 마흔여덟 살이야 | maheun-yeodeol sal-iya |
| Polite | 마흔여덟 살이에요 | maheun-yeodeol sal-ieyo |
| Formal | 마흔여덟 살입니다 | maheun-yeodeol sal-imnida |
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Korean Age by Birth Year
| Birth Year | Korean Age | International Age | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 55 | 53 / 54 | 쉰다섯 살 (swin-daseot sal) |
| 1973 | 54 | 52 / 53 | 쉰네 살 (swin-ne sal) |
| 1974 | 53 | 51 / 52 | 쉰세 살 (swin-se sal) |
| 1975 | 52 | 50 / 51 | 쉰두 살 (swin-du sal) |
| 1976 | 51 | 49 / 50 | 쉰한 살 (swin-han sal) |
| 1977 | 50 | 48 / 49 | 쉰 살 (swin sal) |
| 1978 | 49 | 47 / 48 | 마흔아홉 살 (maheun-ahop sal) |
| 1979 | 48 | 46 / 47 | 마흔여덟 살 (maheun-yeodeol sal) |
| 1980 | 47 | 45 / 46 | 마흔일곱 살 (maheun-ilgop sal) |
| 1981 | 46 | 44 / 45 | 마흔여섯 살 (maheun-yeoseot sal) |
| 1982 | 45 | 43 / 44 | 마흔다섯 살 (maheun-daseot sal) |
| 1983 | 44 | 42 / 43 | 마흔네 살 (maheun-ne sal) |
| 1984 | 43 | 41 / 42 | 마흔세 살 (maheun-se sal) |
| 1985 | 42 | 40 / 41 | 마흔두 살 (maheun-du sal) |
| 1986 | 41 | 39 / 40 | 마흔한 살 (maheun-han sal) |
To calculate Korean age for someone born on January 1, 1979: Korean Age = 2026 - 1979 + 1 = 48.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my international age if born on January 1, 1979?
Your international age is 47 years old.
When does my Korean age change?
Your Korean age changes every January 1. Your next Korean age change is on January 1, 2027.
What is 48 in Korean?
48 in Korean age is 마흔여덟 살 (maheun-yeodeol sal).