Jeogori
The upper garment or jacket. Its collar and front fastening help define the hanbok silhouette.
KOREAN DRESS & CULTURE
Hanbok
Wear a little of Korea’s heritage.
Hanbok is Korea’s traditional clothing: flowing silhouettes, a short jacket and a skirt or trousers. Discover the pieces, choose a style and make time for a fitting before exploring a palace or hanok neighbourhood.
GET TO KNOW THE CLOTHING
A few names to know
Chima & baji
Chima is the skirt; baji are the trousers. They are worn with a jeogori to form a complete outfit.
Durumagi
An outer coat worn over the outfit. Ask your fitter which layers suit the weather and the style you choose.
Learn more: Visit Seoul’s guide to hanbok ↗
COLOUR & CEREMONY
Hanbok in photographs
Photo: IssamBarhoumi; brightness adjustment by Yann. SourceCC BY-SA 4.0 · Source thumbnail used without further changes.
Steve46814 · Photo source · CC BY-SA 3.0
FIND YOUR STYLE
Tradition, worn your way
Traditional hanbok
Explore the jacket-and-skirt or jacket-and-trousers silhouette. Ask about the garment’s construction and how its ribbons and layers are worn.
Modern hanbok
Contemporary designers reinterpret hanbok for everyday wear and for fashion shows. The photograph shows ceremonial designs on a runway. If you plan to visit a palace, check that your chosen outfit meets its admission requirements.
Accessories & finishing
Ask the shop which hair accessories, bags or other pieces suit your outfit, and which are included in the rental. Choose a complete look that you can walk in comfortably.
MAKE IT PART OF YOUR TRIP
Where to try hanbok
SEOUL
Gyeongbokgung area
Pair a hanbok fitting with a palace visit. Confirm the palace’s opening arrangements before choosing your rental time.
SEOUL
Changdeokgung area
Plan a hanbok experience around another of Seoul’s royal palaces. Check the entry arrangements for each area and programme you want to visit.
JEONJU
Jeonju Hanok Village
Combine a hanbok experience with a walk through the village’s traditional streets. Leave time for local food, craft shops and a relaxed return to your rental shop.
Map links show nearby search results. Confirm availability, sizes and terms directly with your chosen shop.
YOUR FIRST FITTING
Before you rent
A few questions help you choose a comfortable outfit and leave enough time to enjoy it.
Convert a quote from Korean won ↗Confirm the complete price
Ask about the rental duration, included accessories and styling, any deposit, late returns and damage charges.
Check the fit
Ask about available sizes. Walk, sit and use a step during the fitting; choose comfortable shoes and keep the hem clear of the ground.
Ask for help with the layers
Let the fitter demonstrate the fastenings and ribbons. Ask how to manage the outfit when walking or using the bathroom.
Plan the return
Note the shop location and return time. Check the weather, protect the fabric from food and rain, and keep paths clear when taking photographs.
VISITING A ROYAL PALACE
Check the hanbok admission rules
Qualifying hanbok can be eligible for free admission under the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center’s guidelines. Traditional and modernized styles are covered, but the outfit must include a jeogori and a skirt or trousers that meet the stated requirements.
An overcoat on its own, or a hanbok piece combined with ordinary jeans or a T-shirt, does not qualify. Check the official illustrated guidance and the arrangements for your chosen palace, tour or event before you rent.
Read the official hanbok guidelines ↗FLOVA FILM · 60s · 9:16
Hanbok · Dress in Korean Colour
60 seconds · English narration · AI film made with Flova. An illustrative rental experience; no real shop or venue is depicted. Ask your attendant to fit your chosen outfit.
Your hanbok fitting, step by step
This guide introduces a skirt-and-jacket rental outfit. Hanbok also includes trouser styles and many other forms. Garment construction differs, so ask your rental attendant to help with the actual outfit you choose.
01 · Choose the outfit and layers
Choose a size and style suitable for your plans and the weather. Ask which base layers, footwear, hair styling and accessories are included; do not assume every item is part of the advertised rental price.
02 · Have the skirt fitted
With your base clothes on, ask the attendant to fit the chima and check that it stays secure and feels comfortable. Rental skirts may use different fastening systems; this is not a single fastening method for all hanbok.
03 · Put on the jeogori and finish the ties
The jeogori is the upper garment; goreum are the ties that fasten it. Ask for help aligning the collar and securing the ties. Keep the upper garment properly worn when visiting a palace.
04 · Check walking, accessories and return time
Try a few steps and check skirt length, shoes and any stairs on your route. Confirm the return time, storage, damage/late fees and optional extras. Check the specific palace’s current hanbok admission rules; wearing only part of an outfit does not automatically qualify.