Naver has taken a bigger step into healthcare by buying Cenacle. On November 26, Naver Cloud said it invested more money in Cenacle — a company where it already owned 8.8% — and has now become its largest shareholder.
Cenacle offers cloud-based EMR (Electronic Medical Record) services for primary care clinics through its platform called Orem Chart. It also provides a patient health management app named Kle.
A key strength of the company is its focus on supporting many different medical specialties, such as internal medicine, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), and pediatrics.
In September, Cenacle was recognized for its strong technology when it was named one of the “World’s Best HealthTech Companies 2025” by TIME and global data firm Statista.
This year, Team Naver has been expanding into the AI-powered healthcare platform market by investing in JNPMEDI, a major clinical trial platform in Korea, and InBody, a global leader in body composition analysis.
With InBody, Naver is also discussing new projects focused on improving senior care and creating highly personalized, data-driven healthcare solutions.
Choi Inhyuk, Head of Naver Tech Business, stated, “Together with Cenacle, which boasts both technological excellence and platform scalability, we will drive new innovation in all aspects of work within medical institutions and in connecting with external organizations, based on EMR, the core infrastructure of healthcare providers.”
Wi Uiseok, CEO of Cenacle, commented, “We expect that, together with Naver, we will be able to proactively respond to the growing demand for AI-assisted medical services and enhance service stability. We plan to develop ‘Orem Chart,’ which connects various values of digital healthcare into one, in partnership with Naver.”
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