Chung Yong-ji

Chung Yong-ji (#2740)

Global Rank #2740

Country Rank #31

Country South Korea

Chung Yong-ji is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 1 B
Biotech
South Korea
M
56 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,740

Country Rank #31

Net Worth $1.4B

Previous Worth $1.3B

Worth Change +$0.1B

Country South Korea

Industry Biotech

Age 56 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Last Refreshed 16 Jul 2026, 12:00 AM

Residence Anyang, South Korea

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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 56

Source Of Wealth Biotech, Self Made

Residence Anyang, South Korea

Citizenship South Korea

Education Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University; Doctorate, Cornell University; Master of Arts/Science, Texas State University

Net Worth Change +$0.1B +7.7% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $1.3B

Current Net Worth $1.4B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Chung Yong-ji is the founder and CEO of South Korean biotechnology company Caregen, best known for its anti-wrinkle treatment and diabetes supplement. U.S.-educated Chung founded Caregen in 2001 and listed on Korea's technology-rich Kosdaq stock exchange in 2015. Caregen sells its products to more than 130 countries, and its biggest markets are in the Middle East and North Africa, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The company's other major revenue source is an injectable product called Dr. CYJ Hair Filler, which claims to help regrow hair.

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