Lee Hae-jin
Lee Hae-jin | |
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| Born | June 22, 1967 Seoul, South Korea |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder and Chairman of Naver Corporation |
Lee Hae-jin (; born 22 June 1967) is a prominent South Korean entrepreneur and the creator of Naver Corporation. As of December 2024, Forbes valued his fortune at approximately US$1.3 billion, placing him as the 25th wealthiest individual in South Korea.
Early life and education
Born in Seoul, South Korea, on June 22, 1967, Lee completed his undergraduate studies in computer science at Seoul National University. He further advanced his education by obtaining a master's degree from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
Career
Beginning his professional journey at Samsung SDS, Lee went on to establish Naver.com in 1999. He has held key roles including CEO of Naver.com and Chairman of NHN Corporation. Currently, he serves as Founder and Chairman of the Board at Naver Corporation. Through his guidance, Naver has emerged as a leading force within South Korea's internet industry, contributing to notable increases in its stock market value.