Looser dress code due for public servants in summer

By Lee Kyung-min

Going casual this summer might be the new norm for public servants, said Ministry of Security and Public Administration Wednesday.

Men can go without ties, wear casual jackets and pants, sweaters, colored dress shirts, and cotton pants.

Wearing ties won’t be mandatory except for formal occasions such as welcoming guests, attending hearings at the National Assembly.

However, moderation is advised, it added.

Whatever people wear, looking unprofessional is to be avoided.

Wearing slippers outside the office, or wearing ripped jeans fall into that category.

“I hope this policy will help people work in a more comfortable environment. It is a great way to save energy, too,” said an official from the Ministry.