Naver, Once the 'Internet Independence Army' Opposing Google, Now Soars as an AI Infrastructure Exporter

Naver, once a domestic platform company, is transforming into a global AI infrastructure provider through a $10 billion strategic investment from NVIDIA and a potential $9 billion collaboration with Brookfield. This marks a shift from search and advertising dominance to infrastructure-as-a-service, with markets viewing the deal as a pivotal step toward revaluing Naver's corporate worth.