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Kim Jun-ki

Kim Jun-ki

Kim Jun-ki (#1267)

Global Rank #1267
Country Rank #14
Country South Korea

Kim Jun-ki is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 3 B
  • Diversified
  • South Korea
  • M
  • 81 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,267
Country Rank #14
Net Worth $3.4B
Previous Worth $3.3B
Worth Change +$0.1B
Country South Korea
Industry Diversified
Age 81 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 12 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Seoul, South Korea
World Billionaires List South Korea Billionaires Diversified

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 81
Source Of Wealth Diversified, Self Made
Residence Seoul, South Korea
Citizenship South Korea
Marital Status Widowed
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Economics, Korea University
Net Worth Change +$0.1B +3.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $3.3B
Current Net Worth $3.4B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Kim Jun-ki, founder of the Dongbu Group, stepped down as its chairman in 2017 after being accused of rape and sexual harassment. In 2020 Kim was convicted of the sexual assault charges and was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, which was suspended for four years. Dongbu, now named DB, has interests in chemicals, finance, electronics and real estate. His net worth includes the shares of his only son, Kim Nam-ho, who is honorary chairman as well as his daughter. He is a son of a former deputy speaker in the South Korean parliament.

Insights

Did You Know?

He started the company with two employees and the equivalent of $25,000.

During a 40-day overseas trip in 1969, inspired by what he saw in Japan and the U.S., he withdrew his studies and started a construction company.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Kim Jun-ki's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $3.4B (May 4, 2026)

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