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Register a .kr domain — South Korea's domain extension

.kr is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Korea. It tells visitors your website is rooted in South Korea and builds instant local trust.

Register .kr

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Register a .kr domain

.kr at a glance

Term
1–10 years
Eligibility
Restricted
DNSSEC
No
WHOIS privacy
No

.kr registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .kr domain.

Registration

Registration term
1–10 years
Renewal term
1–10 years
Internationalised names (IDN)
Not supported
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
Yes — see below
Extra registrant data
Required — see below
Local presence / trustee service
Available

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar
Owner change
Registry trade procedure

Technical

Registry
Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)
Type
Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
In use since
1986
DNSSEC
Not supported
WHOIS privacy
Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol
WHOIS and RDAP

Before you register a .kr domain

  • The registrant (company or individual) must have an address in South Korea.
  • A registration or ID number for the registrant and name server details are required.

Information you’ll need to provide

  • KR Identify document

    Auxiliary LAB Certificate · Brand Name Registration Certificate · Business Registration Certificate · Bylaws & Rules · Corporation Registration Certificate · Drive License …

  • KR Identify number

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: KISA / KRNIC registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .kr domain?

Signal a clear local presence in South Korea.

Build trust with customers in South Korea who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to South Korea.

Protect your brand by securing its .kr version.

Who .kr is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the South Korea market.

How to register a .kr domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .kr domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details plus the extra information the .kr registry asks for (listed on this page).
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .kr registration rules below; the registry may check them.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.
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.kr domain FAQs

.kr domains can be registered for 1–10 years at a time, and renewed before they expire.

.kr has registration rules set by its registry: The registrant (company or individual) must have an address in South Korea. A registration or ID number for the registrant and name server details are required.

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

The .kr registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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