Line Corporation, Ltd. Native name LINE株式会社 Type Public Traded as TYO: 3938, NYSE: LN Industry Internet and Telecommunications Predecessor NHN Japan Founded Tokyo, Japan (September 4, 2000 (2000-09-04)) Founder Naver Corporation Headquarters Tokyo, Japan Area served worldwide Key people Takeshi Idezawa, CEO Products Line, Livedoor Revenue ¥120.7B (2015) Number of employees 1,438 Parent Naver Corporation (80.3%) Subsidiaries Line Plus Corporation Line Business Partners Corporation DataHotel Co., Ltd. Website linecorp.com