South Korea Half-size Portrait 2026
South Korea Half-size Portrait Photo Specification
South Korea Half-size Portrait photo requirements: 3 × 4cm, white background.
| Size | 3 × 4cm |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 354 × 472px |
| DPI | 300 or higher |
| Background | White |
- The Korean half-size portrait is used for resumes and student IDs
- Unlike passport photos, there is no official head-height regulation — the convention is a well-balanced upper-body crop, often showing the suit tie line or even a school uniform name tag and emblem
- A white background is standard, and a natural expression is acceptable
- Uneven background or shadows
- Blurry or low resolution
- Face cropped too large (poor balance)
- Excessive retouching
- Wrong size
Create Your South Korea Half-size Portrait Photo
One selfie is all it takes — a 3 × 4cm compliant ID photo in minutes.
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Front-facing
Chest-up framing
One person
Sharp focus
Mouth closed (no teeth)
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a South Korea Half-size Portrait photo?
The South Korea Half-size Portrait photo size is 3 × 4cm. The background must be White.
Can I take a South Korea Half-size Portrait photo at home?
If you meet the size (3 × 4cm) and background (White) requirements, a photo you take yourself can work. Some countries and document types, though, require an in-person commercial photographer or reject photos retouched with editing software or AI — so check the official guidance before you submit. MONKOS AI removes the background and crops to spec automatically; where edited photos are not accepted, use it to check your size and framing before the shoot.
What is the background color for a South Korea Half-size Portrait photo?
A South Korea Half-size Portrait photo requires a White background. Shadows or patterns may cause rejection.
Is there a head-size regulation for the Korean half-size portrait?
No. Unlike passport photos, the half-size portrait has no official head-height rule — it is conventionally cropped as a well-balanced upper-body frame, with the face relatively smaller, sometimes showing the suit tie line or a school uniform name tag and emblem.
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