An embedding of a real line $L$ into $\mathbb{R}^2$ not extendible to an automorphism

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Abhyankar-Moh theorem says that if $L$ is a complex line in the complex affine plane $\mathbb{C}^2$, then every embedding of $L$ into $\mathbb{C}^2$ extends to an automorphism of the plane.

Is it possible to replace $\mathbb{C}$ by $k$, where $k$ is: (1) any algebraically closed field of characteristic zero? I guess that the answer is yes. (2) any field of characteristic zero? Perhaps there exists an easy counterexample with $k=\mathbb{R}$. (3) any (commutative) integral domain of characteristic zero?

Any comments are welcome!

Edit: (1) This explanation about Abhyankar-Moh results is relevant.

(2) From the discussion in the comments, my first question has a positive answer due to Theorem 1.6, and my second question should have a counterexample over $\mathbb{R}$. The comments are good, since they clarify my question.