Kakao Maps

Overview

Kakao Maps is a free public API in the Geocoding category. Kakao Maps provide multiple APIs for Korean maps.

Geocoding APIs turn addresses into coordinates and back — essential for maps, logistics, and location-aware features.

You can use this API in prototypes, side projects, and production applications — just keep the provider’s usage policy in mind.

Authentication

Kakao Maps uses API key authentication. You will need to obtain a key before making requests:

1. Open the official documentation at the link below.
2. Look for the sign-up / API-key section and create an account.
3. Copy your key and send it with every request (the docs show the exact header or query parameter to use).

Keep the key server-side and never commit it to public repositories.

HTTPS & CORS

• HTTPS: supported — traffic to Kakao Maps is encrypted, so it is safe to use from production apps.
• CORS: unknown — if you plan to call Kakao Maps from the browser, verify CORS support in the official docs or with a quick test request.

Getting Started

1. Read the official documentation: https://apis.map.kakao.com
2. Obtain an API key (see Authentication above).
3. Make a test request with curl or your favourite HTTP client, sending the key as documented.

Rate Limits & Notes

• Rate limits, quotas, and free-tier terms are defined by the provider — always check the official documentation for Kakao Maps before scaling up.
• The upstream listing is community-maintained; fields like auth, HTTPS and CORS reflect the state at listing time and may change.

FAQ

Where do I get an API key for Kakao Maps?

API keys are issued by the provider. Head to the official documentation (https://apis.map.kakao.com) and follow the sign-up / key section.