Wealthiest People in South Korea (February 27, 2024)

As of February 27, 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 Cho Jung-ho (No. 2, $6.5 billion), Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 3, $5.0 billion); and Kim Beom-su (No. 4, $4.9 billion).

Mong-Koo Chung is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $4.7 billion. Hong Ra-hee ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $4.2 billion, followed by Lee Boo-jin with $3.8 billion. Seo Jung-jin is placed 8th with a net worth of $3.8 billion. Euisun Chung ($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: $10.8 billion
2. Cho Jung-ho: $6.5 billion
3. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.0 billion
4. Kim Beom-su: $4.9 billion
5. Mong-Koo Chung: $4.7 billion
6. Hong Ra-hee: $4.2 billion
7. Lee Boo-jin: $3.8 billion
8. Seo Jung-jin: $3.8 billion
9. Euisun Chung: $3.5 billion
10. Lee Seo-hyun: $3.4 billion
11. Kwak Dong-shin: $2.3 billion
12. Yoo Jung-hyun: $2.2 billion
13. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.9 billion
14. Bang Si-hyuk: $1.9 billion
15. Chey Tae-won: $1.7 billion
16. Kim Jun-ki: $1.6 billion
17. Kim Jae-Young: $1.6 billion
18. Suh Kyung-bae: $1.5 billion
19. Lee Ho-Jin: $1.4 billion
20. Lee Hae-jin: $1.3 billion
21. Lee Su-jin: $1.2 billion
22. Park Soon-jae: $1.2 billion
23. Chung Yong-jin: $1.2 billion
24. Lee Joong-keun: $1.1 billion
25. Kim Taek-jin: $1.1 billion

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