Korean Age by Birth Year
| Birth Year | Korean Age | International Age | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 1987 | 40 | 38 / 39 | 마흔 살 (maheun sal) |
| 1988 | 39 | 37 / 38 | 서른아홉 살 (seo-reun-ahop sal) |
| 1989 | 38 | 36 / 37 | 서른여덟 살 (seo-reun-yeodeol sal) |
| 1990 | 37 | 35 / 36 | 서른일곱 살 (seo-reun-ilgop sal) |
| 1991 | 36 | 34 / 35 | 서른여섯 살 (seo-reun-yeoseot sal) |
| 1992 | 35 | 33 / 34 | 서른다섯 살 (seo-reun-daseot sal) |
To calculate Korean age for someone born on January 1, 1985: Korean Age = 2026 - 1985 + 1 = 42.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my international age if born on January 1, 1985?
Your international age is 41 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 42 in Korean?
42 in Korean age is 마흔두 살 (maheun-du sal).

