.KP Domain
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea.
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Registration Requirements:
Registration is restricted to entities approved by the North Korean government.
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing North Korea in the DNS system.
The .kp domain was delegated in 2007, but remained largely inactive until 2010 when North Korea began using it more actively for official websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea. The .KP TLD is managed by Star Joint Venture Company and was introduced in 2007.
Registration for .KP domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to entities approved by the North Korean government.
Pricing for .KP domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .KP domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: null. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .KP domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
As a country code TLD, .KP provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.