Traditional Age Calculation in South KoreaBGStock72 / Shutterstock.comTraditionally, South Koreans have a unique method to calculate age. The Western Age SystemRuthBlack / iStock via Getty ImagesThe Western system counts age based on an individual’s specific birthdate. Challenges of the Old Systemdusanpetkovic / iStock via Getty ImagesThe older, traditional system had some challenges, especially as the Western system started gaining popularity too. Impact of the Age Reform on SocietyCagkan Sayin / Shutterstock.comThe age reform impacted how South Koreans approached birthday celebrations and legal ages for voting or drinking. As the world becomes more globally interconnected, having this standardized age system helps simplify things a bit!