NAVER dominates Korean search and commerce with a ~65% search share that is highly sticky. LINE β the dominant messaging app in Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan β provides a second pillar. Webtoon's global manhwa platform is riding the anime/comic content wave globally. HyperCLOVA X (Korean-language LLM) positions NAVER as the domestic AI infrastructure provider for Korean enterprises that cannot use US hyperscalers for compliance reasons.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
NAVER Corporation is headquartered in South Korea, which is currently showing elevated risk signals.
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| NTES | NetEase Inc | 46 | +10% | β8% | EARLY |
| BABA | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd | 46 | +17% | β8% | EARLY |
| SAP | SAP SE | 46 | +8% | β8% | EARLY |
| PSO | Pearson PLC | 46 | +10% | β8% | NEUTRAL |
| ACN | Accenture plc | 46 | +7% | β8% | NEUTRAL |
| TCS | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd | 46 | +11% | β8% | EARLY |
| WIT | Wipro Ltd | 46 | +6% | β8% | NEUTRAL |
Investors who hold 035420.KS may also have indirect exposure through these country funds.
NAVER Commerce GMV +22% YoY; smart store SME ecosystem expanding
HyperCLOVA X enterprise API contracts signed with 5 major Korean conglomerates
Webtoon global daily active users pass 90M; monetisation accelerating
Estimates Β· Yahoo Finance Β· Not audited figures