.kim Domain Registration India
.kim is an open generic top-level domain named after the most common Korean surname, managed by Identity Digital Limited and in the root since 23 January 2014. WebJi® lists it at ₹17,711 for the first year and ₹18,805 a year to renew, before 18% GST. It suits people named Kim and Korean-themed brands.
For people named Kim, Korean restaurants and K-culture communities in India weighing a premium .kim against cheaper personal-name extensions.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹17,711/yr
- Renewal
- ₹18,805/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .kim domain?
.kim is a generic top-level domain built on Kim, the most common Korean family name, and IANA lists Identity Digital Limited as its registry manager. It was delegated to Afilias Limited on 21 January 2014 and entered the root on 23 January 2014; the zone has a secure DNSSEC delegation.
In Korean the surname is written 金, the character for gold, and the extension also works for anyone whose first or last name is Kim. Beyond that, it is a word extension with no category meaning, so the name in front of the dot has to carry the message.
- Type: generic TLD, Latin script.
- Registry manager: Identity Digital Limited (c/o Identity Digital Inc., Bellevue, Washington).
- Original delegee: Afilias Limited, per IANA’s January 2014 delegation report.
- Registration data: RDAP at rdap.identitydigital.services.
Who in India would register a .kim name?
The Indian audience for .kim is small and specific: people named Kim, Korean-run or Korea-themed businesses, and K-culture communities that want a short, recognisable ending. For anyone else the price makes it hard to justify.
| Registrant | Example name | Why the ending fits |
|---|---|---|
| A person named Kim | joseph.kim | First name plus surname, or surname as the brand |
| Korean restaurant or café | seoulkitchen.kim | Signals Korean ownership or cuisine |
| K-beauty or Korean grocery shop | kbeauty.kim | Short, Korea-flavoured shop name |
| Korean language or TOPIK coaching | hangul.kim | Learners recognise the Korean surname |
| K-pop or K-drama fan community | fanclub.kim | Playful, memorable for fans |
How much does a .kim domain cost compared with personal-name extensions?
WebJi® lists .kim at ₹17,711 for the first year and ₹18,805 a year to renew, before 18% GST, as read from billing on 4 November 2026. That is many times the cost of the usual personal-name choices.
| Extension | Year one (₹) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Good for | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .kim | ₹17,711 | ₹18,805 | The Kim surname and Korean themes | Register → |
| .name | ₹885 | ₹1,114 | Any personal name, e.g. joseph.kim.name | Register → |
| .me | ₹2,038 | ₹2,146 | Personal sites and portfolios | Register → |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | Indian businesses of any kind | Register → |
For budgeting, one first year plus two renewal years at these listed rates is ₹55,321 before tax. A prepaid multi-year term is priced at checkout, so treat that as an estimate rather than a quote.
Is a .kim domain worth ₹18,805 a year?
Only when the word “Kim” is the brand — a person’s name, a Korean business identity or a fan community — and the owner is happy to pay a premium every year to keep it. The renewal, not the first year, is what decides this.
- Buy it if: your name or brand is Kim, the short address will appear on cards, signage or social profiles, and a .com version is taken.
- Skip it if: you only want a cheap personal site; .name or .me renew for a fraction of the price.
- Hold both if: you run a Korean café on a .in address and want kimsfood.kim as a memorable redirect.
- Watch for premiums: very short labels can be registry premiums with their own, higher price.
Do you need to be named Kim or live in Korea to register .kim?
No — .kim carries no surname, nationality or residency test, and names are sold first come, first served to individuals and organisations anywhere. As with other gTLDs, the registrant must give accurate contact details and keep the mailbox that receives verification and renewal notices working.
If your name is a well-known person’s or a company’s trademark, ordinary dispute rules still apply, so avoid labels that imitate a brand. Once registered, point the name at your host and add a mailbox on business email; the domain registration hub covers renewals, and domain transfer explains moving it later.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .kim registry?
IANA lists Identity Digital Limited as the registry manager for .kim. The extension was originally delegated to Afilias Limited in January 2014, and both the administrative and technical contacts are now Identity Digital in Bellevue, Washington.
What does “kim” mean in the .kim extension?
Kim is the most common Korean family name, written with the character for gold. It is also a first name in several languages, which is why the extension is marketed both to people named Kim and to Korean-themed brands.
Is .kim connected to South Korea’s .kr domain?
No. .kim is a generic top-level domain run by Identity Digital, while .kr is South Korea’s country code with its own registry and rules. A .kim name gives no Korean country signal to search engines.
Why is .kim so much more expensive than .name?
Each registry sets its own wholesale price, and .kim is priced as a niche word extension. At the rates listed on 4 November 2026, its ₹18,805 renewal is roughly seventeen times the ₹1,114 renewal of .name.
Is .kim signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. IANA shows a DS record for .kim at the root, so you can sign your own .kim name once your DNS provider supports DNSSEC. Signing protects visitors from forged DNS answers, which matters most if the name will carry email or a login page.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Prices as listed by WebJi® billing on 4 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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