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NHN JAPAN

NHN JAPAN is an internet company working toward its philosophy of Next Human Network—using the infinite possibilities of the internet to connect people and...

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NHN JAPAN

NHN JAPAN is an internet company working toward its philosophy of Next Human Network—using the infinite possibilities of the internet to connect people and realize a prosperous society. Together with its group companies it creates valuable businesses and continues various challenges. Its business includes group business strategy support and management, and its mission is management support for each group company.

General information

Firm type

Generalist

Year founded

2013

Location

Region

Asia

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

Corporate office

3-1-8 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Additional offices

Fukuoka, Japan · Seongnam, South Korea (via parent NHN Corp.) · Dalian, China (via NHN Service Technology Corp.)

Principals

Lee Joon-ho

Chairman

Ahn Hyunshik

Representative Director and President

Chung Ujin

Director

Sector focus

Media & EntertainmentEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureReal EstateGaming

Frequently asked questions

Who controls investment decisions at NHN JAPAN?

Chairman Lee Joon-ho is the founding shareholder and ultimate decision-maker, with President Ahn Hyunshik managing day-to-day operations. Lee also uses JLC Partners for personal real estate and equity investments. His daughter, Lee Surin, holds a significant minority stake in NHN Corp., aligning family governance with direct economic interest.

What asset classes does NHN JAPAN invest in?

The group's capital is deployed across four categories: operating subsidiaries in mobile gaming and digital entertainment; enterprise IT and cloud infrastructure; direct real estate, including the NHN Atelier headquarters and the Comico Art Museum in Yufuin; and private equity stakes such as the OKCoin Korea investment. There is no disclosed allocation to third-party fund commitments.

What is the firm's geographic footprint?

NHN JAPAN is headquartered in Tokyo, with a secondary office in Fukuoka focused on digital content support. The parent company, NHN Corp., is based in Seongnam, South Korea. A technology support subsidiary operates in Dalian, China. Property holdings include the NHN Atelier building in Minato-ku and the Comico Art Museum in Oita Prefecture.

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