Dunamu Inc. Partners with Naver: Chairman Song Chi-hyung Says “AI and Blockchain Synergy to Rise” [Crypto Briefing]

Financial News"Dunamu Inc. will join forces with Naver Corporation and NAVER Financial Corporation to design a next-generation financial infrastructure that combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain," stated Song Chi-hyung, Chairman of Dunamu Inc.Song Chi-hyung, Chairman of Dunamu Inc.PhotoOn the 27th, during a joint press conference held at Naver Corporation’s headquarters, he announced, “We aim to establish a new global platform order that encompasses not only payments but also the broader financial sector and even daily life services.” In this process, the three companies plan to invest 10 trillion KRW over the next five years to foster the AI and Web3 ecosystem.
Dunamu Inc., Naver Corporation, and NAVER Financial Corporation resolved at their respective board meetings the previous day to integrate Dunamu Inc. into the Naver group through a comprehensive stock swap with NAVER Financial Corporation. The event was attended by Chairman Song Chi-hyung, Vice Chairman Kim Hyoung-nyon and CEO Kyungseok Oh of Dunamu Inc., Chairman Lee Hae-jin and CEO Choi Soo-yeon of Naver Corporation, and CEO Sangjin Park of NAVER Financial Corporation.
Dunamu Inc. is particularly focusing on Real World Asset Tokenization (RWA). Vice Chairman Kim Hyoung-nyon remarked, “Most assets will be tokenized and distributed on blockchain in the future,” adding, “Through this business integration, we aim to position Korea as a leader in the borderless digital asset market.”
CEO Kyungseok Oh also emphasized that the essence of this deal is to leverage the combined capabilities of the three companies and seize the global technology inflection point as an opportunity for greater growth.
CEO Kyungseok Oh stated, “Dunamu Inc. and NAVER Financial Corporation will initially focus on expanding synergies through the comprehensive stock swap and business integration,” adding, “Rather than making further changes to the governance structure, our priority will be on global expansion and enhancing access to capital markets.”

elikim@fnnews.com Kim Mi-hee, Lim Sang-hyuk Reporter