.kr registration
.kr is South Korea’s country-code domain extension. It suits businesses, organizations, brands, and individuals building a clear connection with the Korean market. Individuals from any country are eligible, while organizations must provide registration details that match their legal status. Applicants must select an accepted identity document type. Businesses and organizations can use a business, tax, organization, or brand registration certificate and provide the corresponding legal entity number. Individuals can use a social security card, driver’s license, or passport and provide the relevant ID number. The registry may request further information to verify the holder and confirm compliance. .kr names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Each label must contain between 2 and 63 characters. Accurate holder information is important because registry checks and future changes rely on the identity details submitted with the registration. To transfer a .kr domain to host.yt, disable transfer protection at the current registrar and obtain the authorization code. The transfer may take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s expiry date after completion. Changing the holder requires authentication by both the current and future holders through validation emails; the request expires after five days if it is not approved, and the domain’s expiry date remains unchanged.
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Specifications
| Registration | 31.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 31.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 31.99 EUR |
| Restore | 31.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 31.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .kr extension stand for?
kr is the country-code top-level domain for South Korea. It gives a website, service, or online identity a direct association with Korea and is commonly suited to projects serving Korean customers, representing Korean activities, or establishing a distinct local-market presence.
Who can register a .kr domain?
Individuals from any country are eligible to register a .kr domain. Businesses, organizations, and brand holders may also apply by providing the legal entity information associated with their selected registration document. Available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are documents or additional details required to register a .kr domain?
Yes. Individuals must select a social security card, driver’s license, or passport and provide the corresponding ID number. Legal entities must select a business, tax, organization, or brand registration certificate and supply the matching entity number. Further verification information may also be requested.
Is a .kr domain a good choice, and what projects suit it?
A .kr domain is a practical choice for Korean businesses, localized services, market-specific campaigns, community projects, and international organizations with activities in South Korea. Its geographic meaning helps visitors recognize the site’s Korean focus before they open the page.
When does .kr make more sense than .com?
Choose .kr when a Korean market connection is central to the project and you want the address to communicate that focus immediately. Choose .com when the brand needs a geographically neutral identity for a broad international audience. .kr offers local relevance; .com offers wider geographic flexibility.
How quickly is a .kr domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration can proceed once the requested name is available and the required holder information has been accepted. Registry verification may affect processing time. The applicable registration term and expiry date are confirmed in the order details, allowing renewal to be managed before the recorded expiration date.
How do I transfer a .kr domain to host.yt?
Disable the registrar lock or other transfer protection with your current provider, then request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. Completion may take several days, and one year is added to the existing expiry date once the transfer is finalized.