Top Billionaires in South Korea with Net Worth

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Embark on an enriching exploration of South Korea's dynamic billionaire landscape, where visionaries from diverse industries shape economic prosperity. Jay Y. Lee, leads as the 1st in South Korea, with $33.80B in Technology sector. Followed by Lee Boo-jin, 2nd in South Korea, making waves in Technology at 259th globally, and Hong Ra-hee, 3rd in South Korea, contributing significantly to Technology at 268th globally.

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List of Top Billionaires in South Korea Today (3rd October 2026)

Last updated - 3 October 2026

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Name

Global Rank

Net Worth

1

Jay Y. Lee

71

$33.80 B

2

Lee Boo-jin

259

$12.55 B

3

Hong Ra-hee

268

$12.19 B

4

Lee Seo-hyun

278

$11.94 B

5

Cho Jung-ho

371

$9.77 B

6

Seo Jung-jin

454

$8.35 B

7

Mong-Koo Chung

611

$6.65 B

8

Kwak Dong-shin

663

$6.23 B

9

Euisun Chung

715

$5.79 B

10

Chey Tae-won

786

$5.33 B

11

Park Hyeon-joo

1141

$3.68 B

12

Koo Bon-neung

1173

$3.61 B

13

Kwon Hyuk-bin

1210

$3.50 B

14

Kim Jun-ki

1261

$3.36 B

15

Cho Hyun-joon

1300

$3.26 B

15

Byunghoon Kim

1303

$3.26 B

17

Kim Beom-su

1384

$3.04 B

18

Chung Yong-jin

1422

$2.92 B

19

Park Dong-suk

1457

$2.84 B

20

Song Chi-hyung

1592

$2.59 B

FAQs

Who is the richest person in South Korea, and what is their net worth?

The richest person in South Korea is Jay Y. Lee, with a net worth of 7.92 billion.

What is the primary industry of the majority of billionaires in the top 10 list of billionaires in South Korea?

The majority of billionaires in the top list of South Korea are from the Technology industry.

Who is oldest in the South Korea's top 10 billionaire list and what industry are they associated with?

South Korea's oldest billionaire in the top 10 list is Mong-Koo Chung aged 88 , associated with the Automotive industry.

How many industries are represented among the top 10 billionaires in South Korea?

The top 10 billionaires in South Korea come from 5 industries - Automotive, Technology, Healthcare, Finance & Investments, Media & Entertainment

What percentage of the South Korea's top billionaires made their fortunes in the Technology sector?

40% of the top 10 billionaires (4 out of 10) are from the Technology industry in South Korea.

Who is the youngest person in South Korea's top 10 billionaires, and how old are they?

South Korea's youngest billionaire is Kwon Hyuk-bin, at 52 years old.

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