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Wealthiest People in South Korea (December 25, 2022)

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As of  December 25, 2022, Kwon Hyuk-bin was the wealthiest man in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 9.0 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Jay Y. Lee (No. 2, $8.3 billion),  Seo Jung-jin (No. 3, $6.7 billion); and Hong Ra-hee (No. 4, $4.8 billion).

Kim Beom-su is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $4.8 billion. Chung Mong-Koo ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $3.8 billion, followed by Song Chi-hyung with $3.5 billion. Cho jung-ho is placed 8th with a net worth of $3.4 billion. Lee Boo-jin  ($3.4 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in South Korea

     SOUTH KOREA BILLIONAIRES LIST  2022

  1. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $9.0 billion
  2. Jay Y. Lee: $8.3 billion
  3. Seo Jung-jin: $6.7 billion
  4. Hong Ra-hee: $4.8 billion
  5. Kim Beom-su: $4.8 billion
  6. Chung Mong-Koo: $3.8 billion
  7. Song Chi-hyung: $3.5 billion
  8. Cho jung-ho: $3.4 billion
  9. Lee Boo-jin: $3.4 billion
  10. Yoo Jung-hyun: $3.0 billion
  11. Lee Seo-hyun: $3.0 billion
  12. Euisun Chung: $2.8 billion
  13. Chey Tae-won: $1.9 billion
  14. Kim Chang-soo: $1.9 billion
  15. Kim Hyoung-nyon: $1.9 billion
  16. Suh Kyung-bae: $1.8 billion
  17. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.8 billion
  18. Bang Si-hyuk: $1.7 billion
  19. Lee Joong-keun: $1.6 billion
  20. Kim Taek-jin: $1.6 billion
  21. Cho Young-sik: $1.4 billion
  22. Kim Sang-yeol: $1.4 billion
  23. Kim Jun-ki: $1.4 billion
  24. Lee Hae-jin: $1.3 billion
  25. Lee Seung-gun: $1.2 billion

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