Renew Your Korean National ID Card Online, Now Possible From Home!
Renew Your Korean National ID Card Online, Now Possible From Home! + Photo Preparation Tips
Hello! This is Monk Studio.
Have you ever experienced this?
"I went to the community center to renew my ID card, but it was closed for lunch..."
"I brought a photo all the way to the local office, but the line was too long..."
I've been there too. But things have changed.
You no longer have to visit in person to renew your ID card!
And as of 2026, you can even use a mobile ID card.
Today, I'll walk you through the online renewal process, photo specifications, and where to take photos to avoid rejection!
**1. How do I renew my ID card online?**
You can apply at Government24 (www.gov.kr).
Loss, damage, changes to recorded information (moving, name change, etc.)—all reasons can be applied for online.
- What you need
Joint certificate or simple authentication (Kakao, PASS, Naver, etc.)
Photo file (JPG/PNG, standard photo)
Fee of ₩5,000 (card payment possible)
※ Free if you return an ID card issued before November 1, 2006
* [x] Application process
STEP 1. Access Government24 → Log in (joint certificate or simple authentication)
STEP 2. Search for 'ID card reissuance' → Fill out the application form
STEP 3. Attach photo file (← This step is key! I'll explain it in detail below)
STEP 4. Specify the receiving agency (any community center nationwide is OK)
STEP 5. Pay the fee
STEP 6. Receive a text message notification in about 2-3 weeks → Pick up at the designated community center
Advantage of online application: Since you upload a high-quality photo file directly, you can receive an ID card with a clearer and prettier photo than applying in person!
2. Mobile ID cards are also available! (Expanded nationwide in 2025, available as of 2026)
As of March 2025, mobile ID card issuance has been expanded nationwide!
Eligibility: Anyone aged 17 or older with an ID card
Legal effect: Same as a physical ID card
Where can I use it? Public institutions, financial institutions, hospitals, airports, convenience stores, etc., can be used in the same way as physical cards.
Personal information protection function: Can selectively provide only necessary information (without exposing the entire resident registration number!)
#### **Two Issuance Methods**
Method 1] QR Issuance (free, valid for 3 years)
Visit a nearby community center → Fill out the application form → Scan the QR code with the 'Mobile ID' app
Disadvantage: Requires a re-visit when replacing/losing your smartphone
Method 2] IC ID Card Issuance (₩10,000, semi-permanent)
Apply for IC ID card reissuance at Government24 or a community center
After receiving it, tag it with the app to complete the mobile ID card
Advantage: You can directly reissue it even if you change your phone!
**3. [Important!] Photo Specifications—Many people get this wrong**
Many people are rejected due to photos when applying online.
If the photo does not meet the requirements, the application itself may be rejected, or issuance may be refused upon receipt, so be sure to check!
**ID Card Photo Specifications**
Size: 3.5cm wide × 4.5cm long (the aspect ratio is important online!)
Shooting time: Photo taken within 6 months
Background: White or light solid color background recommended
Face direction: Front, eyes looking straight ahead
Expression: Natural expression with mouth closed
Hat/glasses: Not allowed (tinted glasses, sunglasses not allowed)
Upper body photo: Includes the entire face + neck + about half of the shoulder line
**Types of Photos That Are Rejected**
Photos with light reflected in the eyeglass lenses
Photos with eyebrows or facial contours covered by hair
Side poses or head tilts
Image-corrected/AI-synthesized photos (difficult to verify identity)
Photos using stickers or filters
Photos taken more than 6 months ago
#### **!!! Especially Important !!!**
If the size (pixels) of the photo file you upload online is too large, a system error will occur. When uploading to Government24, you may encounter an "Image width/height is too large" error. In this case, you need to reduce the size of the photo file and upload it again.
**4. Where should I take photos to avoid rejection?**
Wait a minute! Many people think that if you take it at a photo studio, it's all OK...
In fact, photo quality is as important as photo specifications.
The photo files you submit online are checked much more clearly than physical photos.
There is a service that I would like to introduce to those who say, "Do I really have to go to a photo studio to take ID photos?"
***
**MONKOS AI ID Photo: ID photos at the level of a photo studio, from home**
MONKOS is an AI ID photo service created by Monk Studio.
Some people ask, "If it's an AI photo, won't it be rejected at the community center?"
But MONKOS is fundamentally different from other AI photo services!
- Why MONKOS is different
"Instead of AI creating the photo, AI corrects and cuts the photo you took yourself to fit the specifications."
In other words,
I take the picture myself! (Self-shooting with a smartphone)
Only AI does the correction and formatting!
Therefore,
AI does not create or synthesize a new face
No deepfake concerns
Can be used as a photo for submission for ID cards, passports, and driver's licenses
No need to worry about rejection from the community center!
Think of it as taking a picture in the same way as going to a photo studio, but AI refines it like an expert.
* [x] **How to use MONKOS**
STEP 1. Take a selfie with your smartphone (set posture and background according to the app guide)
STEP 2. Upload photo
STEP 3. AI correction + format customization
STEP 4. Download the completed photo → Use it directly for Government24 upload!
* [x] Recommended for these people * Those who plan to reissue their ID card/passport/driver's license * Those preparing for a job (resume photo at once!) * Those who don't have time to go to a photo studio * Those who are burdened by the price of a photo studio (average ₩25,000~40,000) * Those who have had a bad experience with photo studio photos
Try it now: monkos.ai
**5. Finally, a summary!**
Online ID Card Reissuance
Apply for all reasons at Government24 (www.gov.kr)
Fee ₩5,000 / Duration approximately 2-3 weeks
Directly upload photo file → High-quality ID card can be issued
**Mobile ID Card (Expanded nationwide in 2025 → Available as of 2026)**
Free (QR method) or ₩10,000 (IC method)
Same legal effect as physical card
Apply at a community center or Government24
**Photo Core Check**
Taken within 6 months, white background, front view, expressionless
No hats/glasses/filters/AI composite photos
Be careful of file size when uploading online
**Worry-free photo selection → MONKOS AI ID Photo**
Direct shooting + AI correction method → No rejection from the community center
ID card, passport, driver's license, and job photos are all possible
More convenient and reasonable price than a photo studio
**Get started now at [monkos.ai](https://idphoto-kr.monkos.ai/app?uid=108827115052045057530&token=MTA4ODI3MTE1MDUyMDQ1MDU3NTMwOjE3NzU2MjMxODgyMzg6ZmFhMWY4ZjNhYWFiODQzNzZkOTdmMmZhN2M1YmIyYzYyM2Y0NTNhOTVlYWUyYWViYTA5ZjM1MDdmY2VmNTkyOA)!**
Renew Your Korean National ID Card Online, Now Possible From Home!
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