Wealthiest People in South Korea (January 24, 2024)

As of January 24, 2024, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 9.6 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Hong Ra-hee  (No. 2, $5.7 billion), Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 3, $5.0 billion); and Kim Beom-su (No. 4, $4.8 billion).

Cho Jung-ho is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $4.7 billion. Mong-Koo Chung ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $3.9 billion, followed by Lee Boo-jin with $3.7 billion. Seo Jung-jin is placed 8th with a net worth of $3.6 billion. Lee Seo-hyun ($3.4 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in South Korea.

     SOUTH KOREA BILLIONAIRES LIST 2024     

1. Jay Y. Lee: $9.6 billion
2. Hong Ra-hee: $5.7 billion
3. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.0 billion
4. Kim Beom-su: $4.8 billion
5. Cho Jung-ho: $4.7 billion
6. Mong-Koo Chung: $3.9 billion
7. Lee Boo-jin: $3.7 billion
8. Seo Jung-jin: $3.6 billion
9. Lee Seo-hyun: $3.4 billion
10. Euisun Chung: $3.1 billion
11. Yoo Jung-hyun: $2.3 billion
12. Bang Si-hyuk: $2.0 billion
13. Kwak Dong-shin: $1.7 billion
14. Kim Jae-Young: $1.6 billion
15. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.6 billion
16. Kim Jun-ki: $1.5 billion
17. Chey Tae-won: $1.5 billion
18. Suh Kyung-bae: $1.5 billion
19. Lee Hae-jin: $1.4 billion
20. Lee Ho-Jin: $1.4 billion
21. Lee Su-jin: $1.2 billion
22. Chung Yong-jin: $1.2 billion
23. Lee Joong-keun: $1.1 billion
24. Chung Mong-joon: $1.1 billion
25. Kim Taek-jin: $1.0 billion

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