Wealthiest People in South Korea (January 09, 2024)

As of January 9, 2024, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 9.4 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Hong Ra-hee  (No. 2, $5.8 billion), Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 3, $5.1 billion); and Kim Beom-su (No. 4, $5.1 billion).

Cho Jung-ho is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $4.4 billion. Seo Jung-jin ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $4.1 billion, followed by Mong-Koo Chung with $4.1 billion. Lee Boo-jin is placed 8th with a net worth of $3.8 billion. Lee Seo-hyun ($3.5 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in South Korea.

     SOUTH KOREA BILLIONAIRES LIST 2024     

1. Jay Y. Lee: $9.4 billion
2. Hong Ra-hee: $5.8 billion
3. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.1 billion
4. Kim Beom-su: $5.1 billion
5. Cho Jung-ho: $4.4 billion
6. Seo Jung-jin: $4.1 billion
7. Mong-Koo Chung: $4.1 billion
8. Lee Boo-jin: $3.8 billion
9. Lee Seo-hyun: $3.5 billion
10. Euisun Chung: $3.2 billion
11. Yoo Jung-hyun: $2.6 billion
12. Bang Si-hyuk: $2.3 billion
13. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.7 billion
14. Kwak Dong-shin: $1.7 billion
15. Chey Tae-won: $1.6 billion
16. Kim Jae-Young: $1.6 billion
17. Kim Jun-ki: $1.5 billion
18. Suh Kyung-bae: $1.5 billion
19. Lee Hae-jin: $1.5 billion
20. Lee Ho-Jin: $1.4 billion
21. Lee Su-jin: $1.2 billion
22. Kim Jung-min: $1.2 billion
23. Kim Jung-youn: $1.2 billion
24. Chung Yong-jin: $1.2 billion
25. Lee Joong-keun: $1.1 billion

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