Overview

Korean Register (KR) is a not-for-profit classification society founded in 1960 and headquartered in Busan, South Korea. It employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more. KR provides ship classification, certification, and technical consulting for the maritime, offshore, and shipbuilding industries, and also serves the automotive, construction, and renewable-energy sectors. In June 2026, it signed a cooperation agreement with Microsoft Korea to develop AI-based digital classification and shipbuilding innovation.

At a glance

What Korean Register (KR) makes

KR is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and its listed capabilities include digital twin, asset integrity management, cyber security certification, and decarbonization solutions.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, Steel (source: krs.co.kr).

Certifications

Korean Register (KR) is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — krs.co.kr

• ISO 45001 — krs.co.kr

• ISO 9001 — krs.co.kr

Latest developments

• 2026-09-21 — 재공고 입찰: 한국선급 자율운항선박 상황인식을 위한 어라운드뷰 센서 모듈 생산 용역 | 입찰공고 | 알림마당 | KR 소개 | Korean Register(KR) (krs.co.kr)

• 2026-09-17 — KR, Hanwha Ocean Sign MOU for Joint Development of 18K LNG Bunkering Vessel | Digital News Room | PR Center | About us | Korean Register(KR) (krs.co.kr)

• 2026-06-12 — KR, 한국마이크로소프트와 AI·AX 기반 디지털 선급 및 조선해양 혁신 협력을 위한 업무협약 체결 | 디지털 뉴스룸 | 홍보센터 | KR 소개 | Korean Register(KR) (krs.co.kr)

• 2026-05-14 — Korean Register(KR) (krs.co.kr)

• 2026-02-24 — Korean Register of Shipping The era of 90 million tons of registered ships has begun. (topdaily.kr)

• 2025-08-06 — KR, 해군 함정 MRO 품질검사 첫 진출 < 가스 < 뉴스 < 기사본문 - 투데이에너지 (todayenergy.kr)

Company details

KR is a full member of the International Association of Classification Societies and is authorized by more than 80 flag states, with a global network of 72 offices. Korean Register (KR) was founded in 1960, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Busan, 부산광역시. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 66 years in operation (founded 1960). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Korean Register (KR) do?

Korean Register (KR) is a not-for-profit classification society founded in 1960 and headquartered in Busan, South Korea. It employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more. KR provides ship classification, certification, and technical consulting for the maritime, offshore, and shipbuilding industries, and also serves the automotive, construction, and renewable-energy sectors. In June 2026, it signed a cooperation agreement with Microsoft Korea to develop AI-based digital classification and shipbuilding innovation.

Where is Korean Register (KR) headquartered?

Korean Register (KR) is headquartered in Busan, 부산광역시.

When was Korean Register (KR) founded?

Korean Register (KR) was founded in 1960.

How big is Korean Register (KR)?

Korean Register (KR) has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).

What certifications does Korean Register (KR) hold?

Korean Register (KR) lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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