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List of South Korean billionaires by net worth

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This is a list of South Korean billionaires (by US$) based on an annual assessment of wealth and assets compiled and published by Forbes magazines in 2024.[1]

2024 South Korean billionaires list

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Name Net worth (USD) Source of wealth
1 Lee Jae-yong 11.5 billion Samsung
2 Michael Kim 9.7 billion MBK Partners
3 Seo Jung-jin 7.5 billion Celltrion
4 Cho Jung-ho 6.2 billion Meritz Financial Group
5 Chung Mong-koo 4.6 billion Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors (both are honorary positions)
6 Kim Beom-soo 4.5 billion Kakao
7 Hong Ra-hee 4.4 billion Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (co-founder)
8 Kwak Dong Shin 3.9 billion Hanmi Semiconductor [ko]
9 Kwon Hyuk-bin 3.7 billion Smilegate
10 Chung Eui-sun 3.4 billion Hyundai Motor Company
11 Bom Kim 3.2 billion Coupang
12 Kim Jung-min & Kim Jung-youn 2.9 billion Inheritance from their deceased father, Kim Jung-ju
13 Lee Boo-jin 2.9 billion Hotel Shilla
14 Lee Seo-hyun 2.7 billion Samsung Welfare Foundation as well as being a board member for various companies.
15 Yoo Jung-hyun 2.3 billion Widow of Kim Jung-ju, founder of Nexon[2]
16 Lee Dong-chae 2.2 billion Eco Pro [ko]
17 Bang Si-hyuk 2.1 billion Hybe Corporation
18 Kim Jun-ki 1.9 billion DB Group
19 Koo Kwang-mo 1.8 billion LG
20 Lee Ho-jin 1.55 billion Taekwang Industrial
21 Suh Kyung-bae 1.5 billion Amorepacific Corporation
22 Lee Su-jin 1.45 billion Yanolja [ko]
23 Park Soon-jae 1.43 billion Alteogen [ko]
24 Chey Tae-won 1.4 billion SK Group
25 Lee Hae-jin 1.35 billion Naver Corporation
26 Chung Yong-jin 1.25 billion Shinsegae
27 Lee Jay-hyun 1.24 billion CJ Group
28 Ryu Kwang-ji 1.22 billion Kumyang [ko]
29 Chung Mong-joon 1.2 billion HD Hyundai
30 Koo Bon-neung 1.15 billion Heesung Electronics [ko]
31 Park Hyeon-joo 1.12 billion Mirae Asset Financial Group
32 Kim Taek-jin 1.3 billion NCSoft
33 Kim Jung-woong 1.1 billion GP Club
34 Shin Chang-jae 1.09 billion Kyobo Life Insurance
35 Lee Chae-yoon 1.08 billion Leeno Industrial [ko]
36 Kim Jae-young 1.07 billion Lionheart Studio
37 Koo Bon-sik 1.06 billion Heesung Electronics [ko]
38 Lee Seung-gun 1.05 billion Viva Republica
39 Shin Dong-joo 1.03 billion Was CEO of the Lotte Corporation
40 Bang Jun-hyuk 1.1 billion Netmarble
41 Chang Pyung-soon 1.1 billion Kyowon Group [ko]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Kang, John. "2024 Korea's 50 Richest". Forbes.com. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  2. ^ 임, 민규 (2022-12-20). "[Who Is ?] 유정현 넥슨그룹 총수 겸 NXC 감사". 비즈니스포스트 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-12-18.
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