Wealthiest People in South Korea (May 21, 2023)

As of  May 21, 2023, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 8.6 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Seo Jung-jin (No. 2, $6.4 billion),  Hong Ra-hee  (No. 3, $5.3 billion); and Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 4, $5.1 billion).

Kim Beom-su is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $5.0 billion. Chung Mong-Koo ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $4.3 billion, followed by Cho jung-ho with $3.6 billion. Lee Boo-jin is placed 8th with a net worth of $3.5 billion. Lee Seo-hyun ($3.2 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in South Korea.

     SOUTH KOREA BILLIONAIRES LIST  2023      

1. Jay Y. Lee: $8.6 billion
2. Seo Jung-jin: $6.4 billion
3. Hong Ra-hee: $5.3 billion
4. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.1 billion
5. Kim Beom-su: $5.0 billion
6. Chung Mong-Koo: $4.3 billion
7. Cho jung-ho: $3.6 billion
8. Lee Boo-jin: $3.5 billion
9. Lee Seo-hyun: $3.2 billion
10. Euisun Chung: $3.1 billion
11. Yoo Jung-hyun: $3.0 billion
12. Bang Si-hyuk: $2.6 billion
13. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.9 billion
14. Chey Tae-won: $1.6 billion
15. Suh Kyung-bae: $1.6 billion
16. Kim Jae-Young: $1.6 billion
17. Kim Jung-min: $1.6 billion
18. Kim Jung-Youn: $1.6 billion
19. Kim Jun-ki: $1.5 billion
20. Kim Chang-soo: $1.5 billion
21. Lee Ho-Jin: $1.4 billion
22. Kim Taek-jin: $1.4 billion
23. Lee Hae-jin: $1.4 billion
24. Lee Su-jin: $1.2 billion
25. Chung Yong-jin: $1.2 billion

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