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Wealthiest People in South Korea (February 05, 2024)

As of February 5, 2024, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 10.8 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Hong Ra-hee  (No. 2, $5.8 billion), Cho Jung-ho (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 $4.7 billion. Mong-Koo Chung ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $4.6 billion, followed by Lee Boo-jin with $4.0 billion. Seo Jung-jin is placed 8th with a net worth of $3.6 billion. Lee Seo-hyun ($3.6 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in South Korea.

     SOUTH KOREA BILLIONAIRES LIST 2024     

  1. Jay Y. Lee: $10.8 billion
  2. Hong Ra-hee: $5.8 billion
  3. Cho Jung-ho: $5.3 billion
  4. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.1 billion
  5. Kim Beom-su: $4.7 billion
  6. Mong-Koo Chung: $4.6 billion
  7. Lee Boo-jin: $4.0 billion
  8. Seo Jung-jin: $3.6 billion
  9. Lee Seo-hyun: $3.6 billion
  10. Euisun Chung: $3.6 billion
  11. Yoo Jung-hyun: $2.7 billion
  12. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.9 billion
  13. Bang Si-hyuk: $1.8 billion
  14. Chey Tae-won: $1.8 billion
  15. Kwak Dong-shin: $1.7 billion
  16. Kim Jun-ki: $1.7 billion
  17. Kim Jae-Young: $1.6 billion
  18. Lee Ho-Jin: $1.5 billion
  19. Suh Kyung-bae: $1.4 billion
  20. Lee Hae-jin: $1.4 billion
  21. Lee Su-jin: $1.2 billion
  22. Chung Yong-jin: $1.2 billion
  23. Kim Jung-min: $1.2 billion
  24. Kim Jung-youn: $1.2 billion
  25. Chung Mong-joon: $1.2 billion

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