Korean Job Discussion Forums

daz1979 · Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Gangwon-Do

Simple enough question:

Would it be beneficial to have a suit handy in Korea?

I keep telling myself no, my Hagwon's dress code is just casual/smart so I don't need one there; however, will one/two come in handy for parents evening or immigration meetings etc?

How often do you guys wear a suit in Korea? Not including birthday suits!! Very Happy

caniff · Joined: 03 Feb 2004 Location: All over the map

You should have at least one for the court dates.

Ecumenist · Joined: 04 Mar 2007

What kind of adult male doesn't have a suit or five ready at all times?

just because · Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: Changwon - 4964

Yes, bring 1 or 2...1 would be enough though...

People get married or people have funerals here...always good for one.

parent nights it is always handy....

I would bring mine out maybe 1 every 2 months.....

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

VanIslander · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject:

Bring a suit to wear on day one of classes: make a good first impression to the boss (Koreans care about this sort of thing).

Any more suits can be tailor made in Korea at a relatively cheap price compared to back home.

Pak Yu Man · Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Location: The Ida galaxy

Depends where you are going to work.

Suits are also pretty cheap here so you can buy a few...or 10 and it'll only cost you a few months pay.

ChuckECheese · Joined: 20 Jul 2006

zappadelta · Joined: 31 Aug 2004

If you always want to work in a hagwon, then 'No.' If you want a good job, then 'Yes.'

Cynical Optimist · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Location: S.E. Korea

After 11 months, I've only worn mine once. It was for a wedding. If I didn't have it, I would have felt like a bit of a schmuck at the wedding. So just bring one.

Anyong Bluth · Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Location: Robbers' Roost

Just get a couple tailor made in Itaewon when you get here. Taking suits to Korea is like taking kimchee.

michi gnome · Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Location: Dokdo

i wouldn't worry about it. i teach only in skin-tight spandex, & polyester shirts to let my chest hair hang out

xingyiman · Joined: 12 Jan 2006

No I wouldn't worry about bringing a suit. Just head over to any of the tailors in Itaewon and they'll make you a suit that's far better than any of the prefab ones you've got in your closet. They only cost around 250,000 won.

jmbran11 · Joined: 19 Jan 2006 Location: U.S.

It is possible that after some time here you'll want a better job (or get fired from your job and need one). Then, you'll wish you had one nice suit handy. So, I'd bring one.

daz1979 · Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Gangwon-Do

Thanks guys,

I'll bring a couple over then.

Hmmm...... What to replace in the case. Rolling Eyes