Star Co.
State IT enterprise site related to domestic software and Red Star OS.
Star Co. at a glance
Star Co. is a technology website and one of the most visited sites in North Korea, currently ranked #10 in the country. It was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Pyongyang, North Korea. Today Star Co. is owned by Korea Computer Center. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 0 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through government funded.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 0 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 0 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 0 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 0 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct56%
- Organic search27%
- Referral9%
- Social5%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men57%
- Women43%
- Age 25-3432%
- Age 35-4424%
- Age 18-2421%
The audience is concentrated in North Korea, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- North Korea86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 0 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- North Korea
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| star co. | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| login | Top 10 | High | — |
| app download | Top 10 | High | — |
| pricing | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the North Korea web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 68% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading technology apps in North Korea
Company information
- Website
- star.co.kp
- Sector
- Technology
- Owner
- Korea Computer Center
- Owner type
- State-owned enterprise
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- Pyongyang, North Korea
- Ownership
- Korea Computer Center controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Korean
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, referral
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- State-owned enterprise
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Star Co. operates a technology platform focused on North Korea. State IT enterprise site related to domestic software and Red Star OS. Revenue comes mainly from government funded, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Government funded
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International presence
- Primary market
- North Korea
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (North Korea)
- #10 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading technology site in North Korea
- Global rank
- Not ranked (restricted access)
What is Star Co.?
Star Co. (star.co.kp) is a technology platform serving users in North Korea. State IT enterprise site related to domestic software and Red Star OS. It ranks #10 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the technology category.
Who owns Star Co.?
The site is operated by Korea Computer Center. The company was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Star Co. at roughly 0 million visits per month, about 0 million per day. Around 68% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 5.6 pages per visit with an average session of 5 min.
How Star Co. makes money
Revenue comes primarily from government funded, alongside .
Competitors in North Korea
It competes with other technology platforms active in the local market.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2002
Star Co. is founded in Pyongyang, North Korea.
- Growth phase
Expands its technology offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #10 among the most visited websites in North Korea.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Fast, reliable core product used daily
- Deep local language and market support
- Strong developer and integration ecosystem
- Free tier with broad reach
Cons
- Data collection and privacy questions from advertising
- Feature set can be complex for new users
- Limited direct customer support
- Dependence on advertising revenue
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Star Co.?
Star Co. is operated by Korea Computer Center. State-owned enterprise structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Star Co. headquartered?
Star Co. is headquartered in Pyongyang, North Korea.
When was Star Co. founded?
Star Co. was founded in 2002.
What is Star Co.'s revenue?
Star Co. does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from government funded.
How does Star Co. make money?
Mainly government funded.
Is Star Co. publicly traded?
Star Co.'s ownership: State-owned enterprise.
How many visitors does Star Co. get?
Third-party estimates place Star Co. at roughly 0 million visits per month, mostly from North Korea, with 68% mobile traffic.
Is Star Co. safe?
Star Co. is an established technology site founded in 2002 and ranked #10 in North Korea; use the official domain star.co.kp and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsstar.co.kp
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageNorth Korea and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos