Korean internet giant Naver soft-launches AI chatbot for searches

Korean internet conglomerate Naver on Tuesday soft-launched an AI chatbot specialized for searches.

2026-04-28

FTC orders seven major e-commerce platforms to revise unfair user agreements

Korea's antitrust regulator on Monday ordered changes to unfair user agreements of seven major e-commerce platforms in an effort to better protect consumer rights.

2026-04-27

One of the largest Spanish-speaking webtoon pirating sites shuts down as Korean companies crack down on illegal distribution

A Spanish court has shut down one of the largest illegal webtoon sites in the Spanish-speaking world, marking the first time that Korean rights holders have successfully pursued legal action against piracy under a foreign jurisdiction.

2026-04-27

Naver, Krafton, Mirae Asset launch $475.9 million AI fund in India

Naver said on Tuesday that it created a 700 billion won ($475.9 million) investment fund with Krafton and Mirae Asset Group to foster companies in the AI, fintech and content sectors in India.

2026-04-21

'Dark continent' no longer: Naver updates online encyclopedia to correct biased information about Africa

Naver, Korea's largest internet portal operator, has corrected biased information about Africa in its online encyclopedia at the request of a nongovernmental organization, the agency said Thursday.

2026-04-16

Webtoon Entertainment reshuffles leadership in bid to bolster global presence

Webtoon Entertainment, the U.S. headquarters of Korean search engine Naver’s webtoon service Naver Webtoon, on Monday announced a reshuffling of its executive and managerial positions.

2026-04-14

Top executives of Naver, Spotify discuss ways to expand partnership

The top executives of Korea's tech giant Naver and Sweden's audio streaming company Spotify have discussed ways to expand their content partnership, the companies said on Thursday.

2026-03-26

SKT's Adot, Naver's Papago included among top 50 most used generative AI tools

Two Korean AI services have ranked among the world's top 50 most used generative AI tools, a report from Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz showed on Sunday.

2026-03-22

Daily value of online payments grows 9.2% to reach all-time high in 2025

The value of electronic payments in Korea reached an all-time high in 2025, driven by steady growth in online transactions, central bank data showed Friday.

2026-03-20

Naver to offer special map service tailored to BTS comeback performance

Korea's top search engine operator Naver said Friday it will offer a special map service tailored to this week's comeback performance by K-pop megaband BTS, helping fans locate information desks and other facilities at the venue.