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 $30.04B in Technology sector. Followed by Lee Boo-jin, 2nd in South Korea, making waves in Technology at 291th globally, and Hong Ra-hee, 3rd in South Korea, contributing significantly to Technology at 327th globally.

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List of Top Billionaires in South Korea Today (27th July 2026)

Last updated - 27 July 2026

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Name

Global Rank

Net Worth

1

Jay Y. Lee

78

$30.04 B

2

Lee Boo-jin

291

$11.15 B

3

Hong Ra-hee

327

$10.48 B

4

Lee Seo-hyun

329

$10.43 B

5

Cho Jung-ho

397

$8.84 B

6

Seo Jung-jin

511

$7.56 B

7

Mong-Koo Chung

566

$6.94 B

8

Euisun Chung

714

$5.73 B

9

Chey Tae-won

791

$5.25 B

10

Kwak Dong Shin

965

$4.34 B

11

Park Hyeon-joo

1164

$3.64 B

12

Kwon Hyuk-bin

1301

$3.24 B

13

Kim Beom-su

1356

$3.07 B

14

Byunghoon Kim

1421

$2.92 B

15

Cho Hyun-joon

1423

$2.91 B

16

Kim Jun-ki

1450

$2.85 B

17

Koo Bon-neung

1504

$2.76 B

18

Chung Yong-jin

1589

$2.60 B

19

Chung Mong-joon

Chung Mong-joon

1694

$2.43 B

20

Song Chi-hyung

1720

$2.40 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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