Choose .kr when
- Korean companies
- Korean ecommerce
- Local services
- Korean creators
.kr domain search
Find a .kr domain for a Korea-first audience
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .kr.
Live .kr search
Find your strongest available .kr
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .kr. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .kr?
.kr is the Republic of Korea country-code top-level domain. It is a direct local signal for Korean operations, and the label should work in Hangul, romanisation and the market's support context.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- Reported snapshot
- 1.071M
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- Republic of Korea ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
Republic of Korea ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
31 Dec 2025 · KRNIC .kr registration statistics
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .kr a good domain extension?
Choose .kr when South Korea is the primary market and local recognition is a real customer benefit.
Consider another extension when
- There is no Korea operation
- The label is difficult in Korean
- A neutral regional address is more useful
Research brief
The .kr facts that change the decision
This page separates registry policy, public market evidence and registrar pricing. A sample is labeled as a sample; a rule is labeled as a rule; and a checkout quote is never presented as a registry statistic.
IANA type
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .kr delegation recordRegistration scope
Republic of Korea ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .kr delegation recordIANA registration service
nic.or.kr
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .kr. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .kr delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.kr
IANA publishes these .kr registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .kr delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
1986-09-29
IANA records this date for .kr in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .kr delegation record12-month registry movement
+1.4% reported
KRNIC .kr registration statistics reports 1.071M names at 31 Dec 2025, compared with 1.056M in the matching record a year earlier. This is a registry total, not an availability or sales signal for a particular name.
KRNIC .kr registration statisticsRegistry scale (31 Dec 2025)
1,071,417 .kr domains
KRNIC reports that the .kr namespace added 15,860 registrations in 2025, compared with the 2024 year-end total.
KRNIC .kr registration statisticsLatest published total (Jun 2026)
1,089,144 .kr domains
KRNIC publishes current registration totals by namespace. This later total is shown as a registry update, not as a calculated annual growth rate.
KRNIC .kr registration statisticsBuying path
.kr → offer → checkout
A commercial domain works best when the name, offer and checkout experience read as one coherent promise.
Market pulse
How .kr is moving
Registry totals show the scale and direction of the namespace. They do not predict the value of an individual domain; the change below is calculated from dated registry snapshots.
Year-over-year growth
+1.5%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 31 Dec 2025
Reported base change
+15.0K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.kr reported registrations
1.071M
Dated source record
- Earlier1.1M
- Latest1.1M
The page labels the published dataset exactly as reported. It does not invent a global registration total where the registry has not released a comparable series.
KRNIC .kr registration statisticsAvailability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .kr
Treat availability as the start of the decision, not the finish. A usable name also needs to be easy to communicate, defensible and fairly priced.
- 01
Start with a name that earns .kr
Check Hangul and romanised forms, and confirm the exact namespace and registrant requirements with the registrar.
- 02
Search the exact label first
Keep the search scoped to this extension, then compare the exact label with closely related endings before accepting a spelling compromise.
- 03
Check rights and pronunciation
An available result is not trademark clearance. Say the name aloud, check local implications and review the registrar’s final eligibility rules.
Pricing explained
What does a .kr domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Price coverage is not available for .kr yet. This page does not invent a number. A verified row will appear after the next registrar collection or an admin-approved override; the registrar checkout remains the final source for the exact name, premium status, tax and renewal terms.
Compare the full .kr ownership cost
Compare .kr renewal and transfer with .com and .asia.
Registration options
Where to register a .kr
Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We put the provider best aligned with this market first, but the choice remains yours.
Compare Bluehost, Namecheap, NameSilo, HostGator and Domain.com. Prices appear only when a provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.
Bluehost
Recommended firstOur primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Namecheap
A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
Last verified 2026-08-15
NameSilo
An independent global option with prices refreshed from its official API; confirm the final cart total before purchase.
Last verified 2026-08-15
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Make the tradeoff visible
.kr compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .kr | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | South Korean businesses, services and Korean-language audiences | There is no Korea operation |
| .com | Very high | Crowded | Broad commercial and global brands | Premium or awkward remaining names |
| .org | High | Often better | Mission-led and community work | May imply a public-interest purpose |
AI naming tools
Use AI for ideas—not fake availability
Copy a focused prompt into your preferred AI assistant, then paste the names it finds into FlashDomains Bulk Search. Test the whole shortlist together—AI can explore language, but live registry and registrar signals confirm domains.
Generate .kr name ideas
Generate 25 concise .kr names for South Korean businesses, services and Korean-language audiences. Keep them natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability or legal clearance.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .kr names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and sentence flow. Do not claim availability, trademark clearance or monetary value. Return the strongest three with risks.
Create clean variations
The preferred label [name] is unavailable as a .kr. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit south korean businesses, services and korean-language audiences. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .kr ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.kr questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .kr domain?
.kr is the Republic of Korea country-code top-level domain. It is a direct local signal for Korean operations, and the label should work in Hangul, romanisation and the market's support context.
How much does a .kr domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Compare registration, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status, taxes and eligibility at checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .kr registrar?
No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and routes registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar confirms availability, price and eligibility at checkout.
Who is a .kr domain best for?
.kr is strongest for South Korean businesses, services and Korean-language audiences. Check the current registry or registrar requirements before purchase and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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