Naver Earns “Outstanding” Shared Growth Rating for 10th Straight Year, the Only One in the Platform Industry

[Financial News] Naver received the highest rating in the Shared Growth Index assessment for the 10th consecutive year. Analysts say the positive assessment reflects its efforts to shorten payment periods for partner companies and expand financial, educational and artificial intelligence (AI) technology support for small businesses and merchants (SMEs).
According to industry sources on the 11th, Naver said on the 11th that it had received an “Outstanding” rating in the 2025 Shared Growth Index assessment. It has maintained the highest rating for 10 consecutive years since 2016. Naver is the only company in the internet platform industry to have received an Outstanding rating for 10 consecutive years. 
The Shared Growth Index measures the level of shared growth at each company based on the comprehensive shared-growth assessment by the Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership and the Fair Trade Commission’s assessment of compliance with fair trade agreements.
To help partner companies manage their finances stably, Naver pays transaction amounts within an average of seven days, including on holidays. It also provides support for loan interest rates through the Win-Win Growth Fund, as well as for consulting costs.
This year, Naver newly introduced training for partner companies on using AI. It also strengthened support for partner companies with a shortage of specialists in personal information protection. Free personal information protection consulting, launched in 2024, has been expanded to include on-site consultations and training.
Support for the digital transformation and business growth of small businesses and merchants is also continuing. Naver expanded “Project Flower,” launched in 2016, into “Naver Impact” last year. Through the initiative, it runs business growth programs for different stages, including “Brand Launcher” and “Store Growth,” and provides educational and physical-space infrastructure through Naver Business School and Naver Square.
Naver plans to continue supporting its partners’ business operations and helping small businesses and merchants apply AI technology in their businesses.
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