5/16 Talk about how Koreans celebrate Coming-of-Age Day.

There's a day in Korea that recognizes people who are turning 20 that year.
ex> How many years do you have left until you'll be turning 20?
ex> His work was recognized by an honorary degree from Glasgow University.

It is called Coming-of-Age Day and falls on the third Monday of May.
* Coming-of-Age Day: 성년의 날
* fall on: 날짜가 ~이다.
ex> This year, Chuseok falls on a midweek day, making it a long holiday.

20 is the age that one is considered to be a legal adult in Korea.
* legal adult: 법적인 성인
ex> It's not all that great to be a legal adult because there are more responsibilities.

Many stores offer special gifts for those celebrating their adulthood.
ex> Celebrating their adulthood, gifts are given to those who turn 20 that year.

There is currently a pending bill that will change the official adult age to 19 from 2013.
* pending bill: 계류 중인 법안
ex> There's a pending bill aiming to penalize sex offenders more harshly.

@ I don't mean to butt in, but I had a quick question.  끼어들려는 것은 아닌데요

1. I can't believe I already turned 20.
2. We are going to throw a party on Coming-of-Age Day this year.
3. You have to be a legal adult to purchase alcohol in this country.
4. My parents bought me a present to celebrate my adulthood.