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 $31.43B in Technology sector. Followed by Lee Boo-jin, 2nd in South Korea, making waves in Technology at 269th globally, and Lee Seo-hyun, 3rd in South Korea, contributing significantly to Technology at 295th globally.

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List of Top Billionaires in South Korea Today (17th May 2026)

Last updated - 17 May 2026

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Name

Global Rank

Net Worth

1

Jay Y. Lee

74

$31.43 B

2

Lee Boo-jin

269

$11.56 B

3

Lee Seo-hyun

295

$11.01 B

4

Hong Ra-hee

304

$10.83 B

5

Mong-Koo Chung

335

$9.97 B

6

Kwak Dong Shin

491

$7.65 B

7

Euisun Chung

493

$7.64 B

8

Seo Jung-jin

517

$7.43 B

9

Cho Jung-ho

521

$7.34 B

10

Park Hyeon-joo

830

$5.08 B

11

Chey Tae-won

1013

$4.20 B

12

Cho Hyun-joon

1084

$3.97 B

13

Kim Beom-su

1228

$3.49 B

14

Koo Bon-neung

1278

$3.36 B

15

Byunghoon Kim

1307

$3.25 B

16

Kwon Hyuk-bin

1353

$3.17 B

17

Park Dong-suk

1401

$3.03 B

18

Chung Mong-joon

Chung Mong-joon

1420

$2.98 B

19

Kim Jun-ki

1470

$2.89 B

20

Chung Yong-jin

1528

$2.77 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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