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Wealthiest People in South Korea (October 25, 2023)

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As of October 25, 2023, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 8.4 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Seo Jung-jin (No. 2, $5.6 billion), Hong Ra-hee (No. 3, $5.2 billion); and Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 4, $5.0 billion).

Mong-Koo Chung is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $3.9 billion. Cho Jung-ho ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $3.8 billion, followed by Lee Boo-jin with $3.4 billion. Kim Beom-su is placed 8th with a net worth of $3.4 billion. Lee Seo-hyun ($3.1 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in South Korea.

 

     SOUTH KOREA BILLIONAIRES LIST 2023     

  1. Jay Y. Lee: $8.4 billion
  2. Seo Jung-jin: $5.6 billion
  3. Hong Ra-hee: $5.2 billion
  4. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.0 billion
  5. Mong-Koo Chung: $3.9 billion
  6. Cho Jung-ho: $3.8 billion
  7. Lee Boo-jin: $3.4 billion
  8. Kim Beom-su: $3.4 billion
  9. Lee Seo-hyun: $3.1 billion
  10. Euisun Chung: $3.0 billion
  11. Yoo Jung-hyun: $2.3 billion
  12. Bang Si-hyuk: $2.1 billion
  13. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.7 billion
  14. Kwak Dong-shin: $1.6 billion
  15. Kim Jun-ki: $1.6 billion
  16. Kim Jae-Young: $1.5 billion
  17. Suh Kyung-bae: $1.4 billion
  18. Lee Ho-Jin: $1.4 billion
  19. Chey Tae-won: $1.4 billion
  20. Lee Hae-jin: $1.3 billion
  21. Lee Su-jin: $1.2 billion
  22. Chung Yong-jin: $1.1 billion
  23. Lee Joong-keun: $1.1 billion
  24. Kim Taek-jin: $1.1 billion
  25. Chung Yong-ji: $1.1 billion

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