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Richest People in South Korea
Showing 60 of 60 approved billionaire records.
| Country Rank | Global Rank | Name / Profile | Total Net Worth | $ Last Change | Country / Region | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | Jay Y. Lee | $32B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Samsung |
| 2 | 279 | Lee Boo-jin | $12B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Samsung |
| 3 | 305 | Hong Ra-hee | $11B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Samsung |
| 4 | 312 | Lee Seo-hyun | $11B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Samsung |
| 5 | 385 | Cho Jung-ho | $10B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Finance |
| 6 | 488 | Seo Jung-jin | $8B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Biotech |
| 7 | 605 | Mong-Koo Chung | $7B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Hyundai |
| 8 | 719 | Euisun Chung | $6B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Hyundai |
| 9 | 795 | Kwak Dong-shin | $5B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Semiconductors |
| 10 | 890 | Chey Tae-won | $5B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Oil, semiconductor |
| 11 | 1170 | Park Hyeon-joo | $4B | + $0.00B | South Korea | mutual funds |
| 12 | 1242 | Koo Bon-neung | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Electronics |
| 13 | 1241 | Kwon Hyuk-bin | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Online games |
| 14 | 1293 | Cho Hyun-joon | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Diversified |
| 15 | 1302 | Kim Jun-ki | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Diversified |
| 16 | 1331 | Byunghoon Kim | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Beauty devices |
| 17 | 1409 | Kim Beom-su | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Online services |
| 18 | 1522 | Chung Yong-jin | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Retail |
| 19 | 1549 | Yoo Jung-hyun | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Online games |
| 20 | 1604 | Park Dong-suk | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Electrical equipment |
| 21 | 1631 | Chung Mong-joon | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Shipbuilding, industrial machines |
| 22 | 1687 | Park Soon-jae | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Biopharmaceuticals |
| 23 | 1638 | Song Chi-hyung | $3B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Fintech |
| 24 | 1706 | Koo Kwang-mo | $2B | + $0.00B | South Korea | LG |
| 25 | 1969 | Koo Bon-sik | $2B | + $0.00B | South Korea | LG |
| 26 | 2098 | Hwang Chul-joo | $2B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Semiconductors |
| 27 | 2053 | Chey Ki-won | $2B | + $0.00B | South Korea | computer services, telecom |
| 28 | 2451 | Kim Nam-goo | $2B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Korea Investment Holdings |
| 29 | 2452 | Kim Jung-youn | $2B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Online gaming |
| 30 | 2453 | Kim Jung-min | $2B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Online gaming |
| 31 | 2705 | Suh Kyung-bae | $2B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Cosmetics |
| 32 | 2703 | Lee Hae-jin | $2B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Internet |
| 33 | 2845 | Kim Sang-beom | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Semiconductors |
| 34 | 2815 | Lee Chae-yoon | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Semiconductors |
| 35 | 2902 | Lee Dong-chae | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Chemicals |
| 36 | 2917 | Kim Hyoung-nyon | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Fintech |
| 37 | 2972 | Lee Jay-hyun | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | food products, entertainment |
| 38 | 2978 | Kim Taek-jin | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Online games |
| 39 | 2864 | Shin Chang-jae | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Insurance |
| 40 | 2998 | Shin Dong-joo | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Retail |
| 41 | 3068 | Lee Joon-ho | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Online games |
| 42 | 3056 | Lee Ho-jin | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Diversified |
| 43 | 3022 | Sung Kyu-dong | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Semiconductors |
| 44 | 3185 | Chang Hyung-Jin | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Metals |
| 45 | 3158 | Hong Seok-joh | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Convenience stores |
| 46 | 3265 | Cho Hyun-beom | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Tire manufacturing |
| 47 | 3264 | Chung Yong-ji | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Biotech |
| 48 | 3304 | Lee Su-jin | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Hospitality |
| 49 | 3414 | Kim Chang-soo | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Apparel |
| 50 | 3311 | Kim Dae-il | $1B | $-0.10B | South Korea | mobile gaming |
| 51 | 3352 | Lee Seung-gun | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Fintech |
| 52 | 3377 | Shin Dong-guk | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Pharmaceuticals |
| 53 | 3311 | Lee Hwa-kyung | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Confectionery |
| 54 | 3397 | Hyuntae Kim | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Biotech |
| 55 | 3319 | Lee Joong-keun | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Construction, real estate |
| 56 | 3120 | Chang Pyung-soon | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Educational services |
| 57 | 3404 | Cho Hyun-sang | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Industrial Systems |
| 58 | 3406 | Jung Sang-soo | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Biopharma |
| 59 | 3408 | Yoon Dae-in | $1B | + $0.00B | South Korea | Biotech |
| 60 | 3416 | Bang Si-hyuk | $1B | $-0.10B | South Korea | Entertainment |
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