Not Rude, Just Survival: Why Koreans Need Your Age 한국인이 나이를 묻는 진짜 이유
18 January 2026

Not Rude, Just Survival: Why Koreans Need Your Age 한국인이 나이를 묻는 진짜 이유

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"How old are you?" In many cultures, this is the ultimate rude question. But in Korea, it’s the very first thing people need to know. Why? Because without your age, a Korean person feels like they are "driving in a thick fog."

In this episode, we go beyond the surface. It’s not about judging you; it’s about survival. We’ll explore how age acts as a "Social GPS" that determines every verb ending and level of respect in a conversation.


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