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Korean Register of Shipping
Logo: Korean Register of Shipping (KR), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3
The Korean Register (KR) is a not-for-profit classification society founded in South Korea offering verification and certification services for ships and marine structures in terms of design, construction and maintenance. Founded in 1960, the society employs more than 1000 people. Its headquarters is in Busan and it has 72 offices worldwide.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersBusan1
- Websitewww.krs.co.kr
- Legal formjuridical person1
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The Korean Register (KR) is a not-for-profit classification society founded in South Korea offering verification and certification services for ships and marine structures in terms of design, construction and maintenance. Founded in 1960, the society employs more than 1000 people. Its headquarters is in Busan and it has 72 offices worldwide.2
Timeline
- 1960Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.krs.co.kr1
- WikipediaKorean Register of Shipping
- WikidataQ719505
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