Public service in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Busan and other Korean cities: Korean youth (roughly 18–39) can rent a full interview-suit set (suit, shirt, tie, belt, shoes) for 4 days, 3–10 times a year, at zero cost.
| Seoul | Ages 19–39, living in Seoul or enrolled at a Seoul-based Korean university |
| Gyeonggi Province (select cities) | Ages 18–39, Korean resident registration in the participating Gyeonggi city |
| Incheon Metropolitan City | Ages 19–39, Korean resident of Incheon |
| Busan / Daegu / Gwangju etc. | See each Korean city's notice (generally ages 18–39, residents) |
| Common requirement | Proof of interview, competition, or official event use |
| Excluded | Weddings, dates, travel, personal events are not allowed |
| Items | Men: 2–3 piece suit, dress shirt, tie, belt, dress shoes / Women: jacket, blouse, skirt or pants, shoes |
| Per rental | Typically 4 days (e.g., Fri pickup → Mon return); 3–5 days depending on Korean city |
| Annual uses | Seoul up to 10, Incheon up to 6, Gyeonggi/others 3–4 (2026 Korean figures, varies by city) |
| Cost | 0 KRW rental · 0 KRW cleaning · 0 KRW deposit (no dry-cleaning required on return) |
| Sizes | Men 85–115 / Women 44–88 (Open Closet catalog) — in-person fitting recommended |
| Add-ons | Some Korean cities bundle makeup, hair, or ID photo vouchers |
Rental terms, uses, and age ranges change by Korean city and fiscal year. Always confirm at your Korean city's official portal.
| Seoul Open Closet | +82-2-455-1771 (Gwangjin), +82-2-6952-0322 (Gangnam) |
| Seoul Youth Policy | Dasan 120 (Korean) |
| Gyeonggi Jobs Foundation | +82-31-270-9900 |
| Other Korean cities | Municipal youth department or youth portal |
This page summarizes the Korean Interview Suit Rental programs run by Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, and other Korean local governments as of April 2026, and applies only to residents of the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Items, rental period, annual caps, age limits, and residency rules vary by Korean city and may change each fiscal year. Rental points (e.g., Open Closet) are Korean non-profit partners and may change under renewed Korean local government contracts. This page is informational only and has no legal effect; the operator is not responsible for booking errors, late fees, or damage charges incurred from relying solely on this page. Always verify the 2026 Korean program details on your Korean city's official youth portal and the rental partner's site before applying.
The Korea Youth Interview Suit Rental is a Korean public service run by Seoul and virtually every other Korean metropolitan or provincial government. Korean youth preparing for interviews, competitions, or official events can borrow a full business-wear set (suit, dress shirt, tie, belt, dress shoes) for 4 days at zero cost — no rental fee, no cleaning fee, no deposit. Seoul partners with the Korean non-profit Open Closet (열린옷장), offering up to 10 uses per person per year at its Gwangjin, Gangnam, and Sinchon branches. Gyeonggi runs the program through its Jobs Foundation (Jobaba); Incheon, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan, and Sejong operate similar programs through their Korean youth centers. Annual usage caps and age limits (typically ages 18–39) differ by Korean city, so always confirm the 2026 terms on your Korean city's portal. This is one of Korea's most popular low-cost, high-utility public services for Korean job seekers.
Seoul's program is for Seoul residents or students enrolled at Seoul-based Korean universities. Korean students at regional universities should use the interview-suit program offered by their own Korean city (Gyeonggi Jobaba, Incheon Youth Center, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, etc.).
No. The Korean program is strictly for interviews, competitions, or official events. Proof of the Korean interview or event is required at application. Using it for personal purposes like weddings or dates can result in future rental restrictions.
Light everyday staining is not billed (no dry-cleaning required on return). However, tears, cigarette burns, heavy food stains, or lost buttons may be charged at actual repair cost, so photograph the items at Korean pickup for your protection.
Yes — the Korean rental fee, cleaning fee, and deposit are all 0 KRW, fully funded by the Korean local government. The only charges are for late returns or damage.
Yes. Full sets including jacket, blouse, skirt or pants, and dress shoes are available (Open Closet sizes 44–88 in Korean sizing). Fitting in person is recommended as availability depends on branch inventory.
Additional uses are typically blocked, but some Korean cities add bonus rounds during hiring season. Alternatives include the Korean suit-purchase subsidies (100k–300k KRW in some cities) and Korean university career centers that run their own rental services.
The Korea Youth Interview Suit Free Rental is a standard public service across virtually every Korean metropolitan and provincial government in 2026 (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan, Sejong, and others). Korean youth — typically aged 18–39 — preparing for interviews, competitions, or official events can borrow a full business-wear set (suit, shirt, tie, belt, dress shoes) for 4 days with a rental fee of 0 KRW, cleaning fee 0 KRW, and deposit 0 KRW. Seoul contracts the non-profit Open Closet (열린옷장) to run the program, offering up to 10 uses per person per year at its Gwangjin, Gangnam, and Sinchon branches. Gyeonggi uses the Jobs Foundation's Jobaba portal; Incheon uses its Youth Center; other Korean cities operate through their respective youth portals. Reservations are handled online, with proof of a Korean interview schedule or competition entry usually required. During Korea's peak hiring seasons (March, September, November) availability is tight — book at least 2 weeks ahead, ideally a month. Late returns trigger fees of 5,000–10,000 KRW per day and restrict future rentals; damage or loss is billed at actual cost. Annual caps and age ranges vary by Korean city, so always confirm 2026 details on your Korean city's youth portal (Seoul Youth Portal, Jobaba, Incheon Youth Center, etc.). This is a Korean domestic program and does not apply to non-residents of South Korea.