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[open101]

[Code-Crafter09]

Hi, thanks for sharing this — this is a valid concern and you explained it very clearly.

From similar cases, there are a few practical points that may help:

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1. Name matching (important)

GitHub’s verification system requires an exact match in Latin characters.

For Korean names, this usually means:

• Use a consistent Romanization across all documents
• Example:
  • 홍길동 → Hong Gil Dong (or Hong Gildong — but be consistent)

Common issues:

• Different spacing (Gil Dong vs Gildong)
• Hyphen vs no hyphen (Gil-dong vs Gildong)
• Order mismatch (Family name vs Given name)

👉 Recommendation:
Make sure your GitHub account name, billing name, and submitted document all match exactly in the same format.

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2. Student ID rejection (likely reason)

Even if officially issued, GitHub typically prefers documents that:

• Are in English OR include English fields
• Clearly show:
  • Full name (matching account)
  • Institution name
  • Valid date or enrollment status

Why IDs get rejected:

• No English translation
• Name format mismatch
• Missing expiration/enrollment info
• Image quality or cropped details

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3. What works better (recommended documents)

If possible, try submitting:

• Official enrollment certificate (재학증명서)
• Student portal screenshot (with name + school)
• Any document that includes English + institution verification

👉 These are more commonly accepted than student ID cards.

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4. What to do next

• Re-submit verification with:
  • Consistent Romanized name
  • A clearer or alternative document
• If rejected again:
  • Reply to GitHub Education support with:
    • Explanation of Korean naming structure
    • Clarification of document type

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5. About your suggestion (system improvement)

You’re absolutely right:

• Current systems are often optimized for Western naming formats
• This can create issues for Korean and other non-Western users

Your feedback about:

• Region-specific guidelines
• Clear rejection reasons

…is very valid and worth raising.

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✅ Summary

• Ensure exact name match (Romanized)
• Prefer English or bilingual documents
• Use enrollment certificates over student IDs
• Follow up with support if needed

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Hope this helps — you’re not the only one facing this, and your feedback is genuinely valuable.