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.kp Domain: North Korea ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.kp is the country-code top-level domain for North Korea.

Overview

.kp is the country-code top-level domain for North Korea, in Asia. It is managed by Star Joint Venture.

Only North Korea-based companies, organisations and government entities may hold names; very few exist and the zone is rarely visible internationally.

Who can register

Only certain kinds of registrant qualify, or applications are vetted.

Second-level endings: Also .com.kp, .edu.kp, .gov.kp, .org.kp.

Before you buy a .kp name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .kp name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .kp?

.kp is the country-code top-level domain for North Korea.

Who runs the .kp domain?

The .kp registry is managed by Star Joint Venture.

Can I register a .kp domain from another country?

Only if you fall into a qualifying category. .kp is restricted, so check the registry's rules.

Does Google treat .kp as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .kp as a signal that a site targets North Korea.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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