South Koreans Want to be a Year Younger, and They May Soon Get Their Wish 

[VOA William Gallo, Lee Juhyun] (전략) In recent years, South Koreans have increasingly supported simplifying the age system. Critics say the current setup is confusing and creates awkward social interactions, especially given South Korea's Confucianism-influenced culture, where age often determines how people interact with each other. 

According to a January poll by Hankook Research, 71% of South Koreans support abolishing the traditional age system. 

Those born later in the calendar year often feel especially disadvantaged, particularly as children, since they are placed in classes with much older, more advanced students but are seen as the same age. That can add even more pressure to South Korea's highly competitive and stress-filled academic environment. (후략)

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