Who We Are
Creators of change for users, always
NAVER began as Navigators.
We're on a journey beyond the infinite internet
through an ever-changing world.
Pioneers of new beginnings, Explorers who always find a way,
Achievers determined to push ahead together,
Guided by users as our compass,
we are Navigators, unwavering creators of change.
Navigators' Route
- Always seeking a better route
- A ship doesn’t exist to be tied down.
It sets off to find a better way than before. - Users are the compass
- A ship doesn’t exist to be tied down.
It sets off to find a better way than before. - Keep the purpose and start point in mind
- Stay focused on the aim,
so the work stays true to its essence. - Navigate beyond boundaries
- Job titles and roles don’t limit your ability to create user value.
Define the work, dive in, and make it happen. - Sail above yesterday’s success
- Sail ahead boldly and with determination,
breaking free from the old way of doing things. - Stay mindful of the impact
- Our work has the power to create change.
Take responsibility, knowing it leads the way for the industry. - Align with the bigger picture
- A team moves in the same direction together.
Our work should support the overall plan along the way. - When sharing opinions, louder is better
- Questions and ideas bring clarity.
Ask and answer without hesitation, and search for the best route. - Shared information, stronger team
- Our achievements are greater
when we fully share the history and context of the work among the crew.
How We Work
Competency and mindset matter
Employees at NAVER are recognized for their competency, mindset and willpower, not their age,
seniority or job title.
This is also why NAVER does not have a job title structure, such as general manager or senior manager.
In NAVER, anyone can and will be recognized and compensated for their leadership
if they have the right expertise and the ability to empower others.
seniority or job title.
This is also why NAVER does not have a job title structure, such as general manager or senior manager.
In NAVER, anyone can and will be recognized and compensated for their leadership
if they have the right expertise and the ability to empower others.
- Equal opportunities
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NAVER's leadership and executives change faster compared to other corporations, with many women in leadership positions.
The company also provides full-on support for women who wish to balance work, pregnancy and childbirth.- Ranked 2nd in gender equality among the top 100 companies in Korea in 2024
- Ranked 3rd in the number of female executives among the top 100 companies in Korea in 2023 (26 in total)
- Percentage of leaders in their 30s in 2023: 28%
- Usage rate of parental leave for women in 2023: 81%
- Percentage of employees who returned to work after parental leave in 2023: 97%
Flexible and responsible
choose when and where to work depending on how they can focus and do their best, with no fixed time for coming to or getting off work.
Our employees take responsibility for their decisions and execution.
The focus is to go beyond the standards we have set up for ourselves.
Our employees take responsibility for their decisions and execution.
The focus is to go beyond the standards we have set up for ourselves.
- Connected Work 2024/25, ~2025.6
- Employees may work anytime from 6 am to 10 pm on weekdays with no fixed time for coming to or leaving work,
and are free to select between office- or remote-based work types each year. - Self-approval
- Employees self-approve and execute various decisions that require approval, such as going on vacation and purchasing work tools.
Staying agile with a solid foundation
Timing is often key to success in the tech industry, where rapid change and evolution are the norm.
We know the importance of staying insightful and agile, which is why we make thorough decisions,
swiftly take actions, and make improvements again.
We keep our decision-making process short by delegating authorities as much as possible,
all the while building a well-structured and stable system.
We know the importance of staying insightful and agile, which is why we make thorough decisions,
swiftly take actions, and make improvements again.
We keep our decision-making process short by delegating authorities as much as possible,
all the while building a well-structured and stable system.
- Organizations with Expertise
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To respond to trends within and outside Korea in an agile manner and to proactively discover new business opportunities,
NAVER has dedicated organizations that can create synergies in collaboration based on detailed areas of expertise. - Independent Corporations
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Some organizations first grow within NAVER and later spin off as independent corporations, being recognized for their value in the market.
Prime examples include NAVER Cloud, SNOW, NAVER LABS, NAVER WEBTOON, and NAVER FINANCIAL.
Being transparent to our customers and employees
NAVER's business must be transparent.
We work honestly without making any compromises and with a strong work ethic and moral so that we do not have to keep anything in the dark and can openly communicate with users and our colleagues who trust NAVER.
We work honestly without making any compromises and with a strong work ethic and moral so that we do not have to keep anything in the dark and can openly communicate with users and our colleagues who trust NAVER.
- Top rankings by ESG firms both at home and abroad
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- Ranked A+ by the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (Top 2.4%)
- Ranked AA comprehensively in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Ratings
- Rated among the top 10% in Morningstar Sustainalytics