South Korea to act following reports of Japan pressuring Naver to divest stake in LY Corp

South Korea to act following reports of Japan pressuring Naver to divest stake in LY Corp

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Naver sign on its office building in Seongnam, South Korea, May 13, 2022. Picture taken May 13, 2022. REUTERS/ Heo Ran/File Photo

South Korea said on Saturday it will consult with Naver, after media reported that the domestic internet company was under pressure from Japan to divest from a venture, adding that its companies should not face discrimination.