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Korean age system affects Seoul subway senior discounts and restaurant table hierarchy

Korean age counting makes you 1-2 years older which determines subway senior discounts, restaurant seating arrangements, and how Seoul waitstaff address you at traditional places in Jongno-gu.

Don't waste energy explaining international age to Gwangjang Market vendors or temple ticket booths. Just accept your Korean age and move on - fighting it marks you as cultural outsider.

samgreersamgreer12/02/2026

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