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 $22.29B in Technology sector. Followed by Lee Boo-jin, 2nd in South Korea, making waves in Technology at 417th globally, and Seo Jung-jin, 3rd in South Korea, contributing significantly to Healthcare at 424th globally.

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List of Top Billionaires in South Korea Today (1st April 2026)

Last updated - 1 April 2026

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Name

Global Rank

Net Worth

1

Jay Y. Lee

112

$22.29 B

2

Lee Boo-jin

417

$8.20 B

3

Seo Jung-jin

424

$8.08 B

4

Cho Jung-ho

444

$7.91 B

5

Lee Seo-hyun

461

$7.76 B

6

Hong Ra-hee

491

$7.41 B

7

Mong-Koo Chung

511

$7.19 B

8

Euisun Chung

650

$6.11 B

9

Kwak Dong Shin

713

$5.61 B

10

Park Hyeon-joo

859

$4.81 B

11

Yoon Dae-in

1056

$3.91 B

12

Kim Beom-su

1107

$3.75 B

13

Kwon Hyuk-bin

1314

$3.14 B

14

Cho Hyun-joon

1444

$2.85 B

15

Kim Jun-ki

1460

$2.81 B

16

Chey Tae-won

1482

$2.76 B

17

Byunghoon Kim

1491

$2.75 B

18

Chung Mong-joon

Chung Mong-joon

1506

$2.72 B

19

Park Soon-jae

1647

$2.46 B

20

Yoo Jung-hyun

1663

$2.44 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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