All Brands Owned by Naver Corporation

Is Naver publicly traded?

Yes. Naver Corporation trades on the Korea Exchange under ticker 035420 and is accessible to U.S. investors through OTC markets under NHNCF. It is among the largest KOSPI components.

Who owns Naver?

Naver is widely held by institutional and public shareholders. Founder Lee Hae-jin serves as chairman and remains the most influential individual shareholder, though the company is broadly held.

When was Naver founded?

Lee Hae-jin founded Naver in 1999 in Seongnam, South Korea, after leaving Samsung SDS. The search engine launched to dominance in the early 2000s through its Knowledge iN service.

Who is the CEO of Naver?

Choi Soo-yeon has served as chief executive officer since 2022. Founder Lee Hae-jin serves as chairman of the board.

What does Naver own?

Naver operates its search and portal platform plus businesses including Smart Store, Naver Pay, Webtoon Entertainment (majority-owned and NASDAQ-listed), Naver Cloud, the U.S. resale site Poshmark, and a major stake in Spain's Wallapop.

What is Naver's annual revenue?

For fiscal 2025, Naver reported revenue of KRW 12.04 trillion, up 12.1 percent year over year, with operating profit of KRW 2.21 trillion, an 18.3 percent margin.

Where is Naver headquartered?

Naver is headquartered in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, at the Green Factory building in the Bundang district.