Domain .kr - national domain: South Korea

Registration time: Realtime

How to register a .kr internet domain?

Registration fee

$53,49 / year
Renewal fee

$53,49 / year
Trade fee

$88,99

The domain owner change does not extend its validity.
Transfer fee

$53,49

renewal included

The domain transfer extends its validity by one year.
Minimum registration and renewal period

1 year
Registration time

Realtime
Restrictions

No

VAT may apply for EU individual customers

.kr domain information

The .kr domain extension is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Administered by KISA (Korea Internet & Security Agency), a .kr web address is the primary digital identifier for establishing brand presence, market authority, and consumer confidence across South Korea's advanced digital economy.

Rules of registration

.kr domains (South Korea) are available only to registered business entities within the territory of South Korea.

The price of domain registration and maintenance includes the service of registering a .kr domain through a local partner. Therefore, it allows an entity from any country to own a .kr domain.

Why should I buy a .kr domain?

Supreme local credibility: highly trusted by South Korean consumers, businesses, and public institutions, providing immediate legitimacy across the South Korean market.
Targeted SEO: maximizes search engine rankings and organic presence for local search queries originating in South Korea.
High digital engagement: allows brands to tap into one of the world's most hyper-connected and tech-savvy consumer bases.
Brand protection: secures core corporate intellectual property and brand identities within South Korea's bustling e-commerce ecosystem.

Information about the .kr domain registry

.kr - country code top-level domain name (ccTLD): South Korea

The available domain TLDs: .kr

Registry: National Internet Development Agency of Korea (NIDA)

Website: https://krnic.or.kr/

Public WHOIS server: whois.nic.or.kr