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Does .KR support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
Yes, it supports Hangeul characters
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.kr” extensions is 1 year.
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
Yes, we offer trustee for “.kr” “.co.kr” “.or.kr" and “.ne.kr
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
For third-level domains the minimum is 2 and the maximum is 63
For second-level domains the minimum is 3 and the maximum is 63 unless it contains Hangeul, in which case it shall contain a minimum of 2 characters and a maximum of 17 characters.
Does this extension support third level domains?
Yes, it does support third level extension, you can register domains with “.co.kr” “.or.kr" and “.ne.kr
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)
Platinum Tower 11th floor, Seocho-ro 398, Seocho-gu
Seoul 06619
Korea, Republic Of
Administrative Contact
Kilnam Chon
Korea Network Information Center (KRNIC)
Platinum Tower 11th floor, Seocho-ro 398, Seocho-gu
Seoul 06619
Korea, Republic Of
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +82 10 8581 3514
Fax: +82 2 405 5149
Technical Contact
Internet Address Technology Team Manager
Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)
Platinum Tower 11th floor, Seocho-ro 398, Seocho-gu
Seoul 06619
Korea, Republic Of
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +82 2 405 6612
Fax: +82 2 405 5149
Is there an official whois server for .KR domains?
Yes, it is whois.kr
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .KR domain?
To secure a .KR, .CO.KR, .OR.KR or .NE.KR domain, the domain owner must have residence in South Korea.
If you do not meet this requirement, we can register the domain in the name of our local representatives and then make it available to you. This option has an additional cost (Trustee Service)
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “NIC.OR.KR”
What is the range of characters that the .KR extension can accommodate?
For third level domains, it is possible to register the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and the hyphen “-“.
For second level domains it is possible to register Hangeul characters, the numbers 0 to 9 and the hyphen “-“ with the exception of a combination of numbers and hyphens only.
For Hankuk domains it is possible to register letters of the Hangul, the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and the hyphen “-“.
However, it is not possible to register domains that begin or end with a hyphen “-“ or have two consecutive hyphens in the 3rd and 4th positions in both third, second and Hankuk domains.
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