DNS Privacy in South Korea

Server security and DNSSEC adoption overview for public DNS servers in South Korea.

Updated March 26, 2026 · Based on live monitoring data

DNS Security Statistics for South Korea

262

Monitored Servers

126

DNSSEC Validated

48.1%

DNSSEC Adoption

DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) adds cryptographic signatures to DNS records, preventing attackers from redirecting your traffic through DNS spoofing. A higher adoption rate means better protection for users in South Korea.

Moderate adoption. DNSSEC adoption in South Korea is growing but many servers still lack validation. Consider using a DNSSEC-capable provider.

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DNS Servers in South Korea — Security Overview

Top servers by DNSSEC support and reliability
IP Address	Provider	Reliability	DNSSEC	Status
`59.28.197.231`	Korea Telecom	100%	Yes	OK
`222.97.189.7`	Korea Telecom	100%	Yes	OK
`218.159.112.240`	Korea Telecom	100%	Yes	OK
`218.159.112.239`	Korea Telecom	100%	Yes	OK
`211.34.118.2`	Korea Telecom	100%	Yes	OK
`211.115.194.1`	Sejong Telecom	100%	Yes	OK
`211.114.145.7`	Korea Telecom	100%	Yes	OK
`211.182.233.3`	Busan Institute for Future Education	100%	Yes	OK
`211.182.233.2`	Busan Institute for Future Education	100%	Yes	OK
`211.115.194.5`	Sejong Telecom	100%	Yes	OK

View all 262 servers in South Korea

Recommended Private DNS for South Korea

These providers offer the strongest privacy protections and work well from South Korea:

Provider	Primary	DNSSEC	Encrypted DNS	Logging
Mullvad DNS	`194.242.2.2`	Yes	DoT + DoH	No logs	Audit
Quad9	`9.9.9.9`	Yes	DoT + DoH	No PII logged	Audit
Cloudflare	`1.1.1.1`	Yes	DoT + DoH	Purged in 24h	Audit
AdGuard DNS	`94.140.14.14`	Yes	DoT + DoH	No PII	Audit

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many DNS servers in South Korea support DNSSEC?

Out of 262 monitored DNS servers in South Korea, 126 (48.1%) validate DNSSEC. DNSSEC prevents DNS spoofing attacks by cryptographically signing DNS records.

Is my DNS private in South Korea?

Standard DNS queries in South Korea are unencrypted and visible to your ISP. To protect your DNS privacy, use a provider that supports DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) or DNS-over-TLS (DoT), such as Cloudflare, Quad9, or Mullvad DNS.

Which private DNS should I use in South Korea?

For maximum privacy in South Korea, use Mullvad DNS (no logging), Quad9 (no personal data logged), or Cloudflare (logs purged within 24h). All three support encrypted DNS and have global anycast networks for low latency.

Can my ISP in South Korea see my DNS queries?

Yes, if you use standard unencrypted DNS. Your ISP can see every domain you visit. Switching to encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT) prevents this. Configure it at the system or router level for full protection.