NAVER Corp. is a South Korean internet company best known for running NAVER, the country’s leading search portal and content platform. Founded in 1999, the company has expanded from search into mobile apps, maps, social tools and creator services. On this site NAVER is represented by four apps: NAVER (the central portal), NAVER Map for navigation, BAND for group communication, and PRISM Live Studio for live streaming and content creation. These titles reflect NAVER’s mix of consumer services and tools for communities and creators.
Across its product lineup NAVER has focused on making local information and social features accessible on mobile. NAVER Map provides route guidance, local business data and public transit details tailored to Korean users. BAND offers private group spaces for clubs, schools and workplaces with features for calendars, polls and file sharing. PRISM Live Studio targets streamers and mobile broadcasters, offering multi-source streaming, graphics and audience interaction tools. NAVER’s main app aggregates search, news, shopping and personalized content, acting as the hub for its ecosystem.
The company has a track record of building large user bases and investing in services that support creators and local discovery. NAVER has also pursued international expansion through strategic products and partnerships. For developers and partners, NAVER’s apps are a showcase of tightly integrated mobile services aimed at daily information needs, social coordination and real-time content production.
