Lee Hae-jin

Lee Hae-jin

Lee Hae-jin (#2712)

  • $ 1 B
  • Internet
  • South Korea
  • M
  • 58 Years

About Me

Lee Hae-jin is a cofounder of Naver, South Korea's No. 1 search engine. In 2018, he stepped down from Naver's board but remained its global investment officer, focusing on the company's expansion. In 2025, he returned as chairman to drive the company's AI business. In 2021, Naver and SoftBank agreed to a joint venture, taking control of their respective subsidiaries Line and Yahoo Japan. In November 2025, Naver said its payment arm, Naver Financial, will acquire crypto exchange operator Dunamu in a stock swap that values the combined entity at $13.6 billion.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Lee Hae-jin’s rise and global influence.

  • #38   Korea's 50 Richest (2026)
  • #2386   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Lee Hae-jin’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.4B (May 4, 2026)