With this rapidly growing user number in mind, NHNJapan is introducing a new platform service, 'LINE Channel', which aims to expand the range of services on offer, using LINE as its foundation.
Although NHN Japan's self-developed apps alone will be released at first, NHNJapan has made it clear that it plans to increase the availability of apps developed by external business partners by opening its API and offering developers access to LINE's functions including friends lists, messaging and payment.