Upcoming TLDs / .han
Can you register a .han domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .han would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
Korean word meaning "Korea" or "of Korea"; broadly signifies Korean identity, culture, and tradition, including the global Korean Wave (Hallyu). No single direct English translation exists.
Who applied for .han
Gabia, Inc.
KR, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of the .HAN new gTLD is to build an open, recognizable, secure, and intuitive digital namespace inspired by Korean culture, innovation, technology, and language, for individuals, commercial enterprises, cultural organizations, and communities connected to Korea worldwide. .HAN does not represent, and is not intended to speak on behalf of, the government of the Republic of Korea or any nation, state, or ethnic group; rather, it is offered as an inclusive namespace open to registrants worldwide who are inspired by Korean language and culture. In today's expanding Domain Name System …
What happens next
- April 30, 2026: Application window opened (done)
- August 12, 2026: Application window closed (done)
- October 7, 2026: Reveal Day: ICANN published every applied-for string (done)
- October 21, 2026: Replacement period ended (applicants could switch to a backup string) (done)
- November 17, 2026: String Confirmation Day: the final list of applied-for strings
- March 16, 2027: Community input and objections period ends
Dates from ICANN’s Reveal Day announcement, checked October 27, 2026. We re-check the applications every day and this page changes when they do.
When will .han be available?
ICANN has not set a date. The final list of applied-for strings comes on String Confirmation Day (November 17, 2026), community input and objections run until March 16, 2027, and ICANN processes applications after a prioritization draw in 2027. Registration opens only after ICANN delegates .han and its registry announces launch dates.