Lee Hwa-kyung

Lee Hwa-kyung

Lee Hwa-kyung (#3332)

  • $ 1 B
  • Confectionery
  • South Korea
  • F
  • 70 Years

About Me

Lee Hwa-kyung is vice chairwoman of Orion Corp., one of the country's oldest and most popular confectionery businesses. The company's most famous product is Choco Pie, which consists of a combination of biscuit, chocolate and marshmallow filling. The bulk of Lee's wealth is derived from a stake in Orion Holdings, the group's listed holding company that also has interests in biopharma and entertainment. Lee is the second daughter of Lee Yang-gu, founder of Dongyang, precursor to the group. Her husband, Dam Chul-gon, is the chairman of Orion Corp. Her son, Dam Seo-won, serves as its vice president.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Lee Hwa-kyung’s rise and global influence.

  • #3332   Billionaires (2026)
  • #44   Korea's 50 Richest (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Lee Hwa-kyung’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.0B (May 4, 2026)