South Korea's dress code is moderate — modest dress is expected at religious/conservative sites, relaxed elsewhere.
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South Korea's dress code is moderate — modest dress is expected at religious/conservative sites, relaxed elsewhere. Modest dress is appreciated at temples and traditional sites — everyday city dress is otherwise fashion-forward and relaxed.
Bow slightly as a greeting, use two hands when giving/receiving items or business cards, and remove shoes when entering homes.
Modest dress is appreciated at temples and traditional sites — everyday city dress is otherwise fashion-forward and relaxed.
A lightweight scarf or sarong is the most versatile option — it packs small and can cover shoulders or legs on the spot for any temple, mosque, or church visit, regardless of what you're already wearing.