As of 20 March 2024, Jay Y. Lee was estimated as the wealthiest person in South Korea, with a net worth of around $10.9 billion, followed by Seo Jung-jin (No. 2, $7.4 billion), Cho Jung-ho (No. 3, $6.2 billion); and Mong-Koo Chung (No. 4, $4.8 billion). Kim Beom-su is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $4.5 billion.
Hong Ra-hee ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $4.2 billion, followed by Lee Boo-jin with $3.8 billion and Euisun Chung with $3.5 billion. Kwon Hyuk-bin is placed 9th with a net worth of $3.5 billion. Lee Seo-hyun ($3.4 billion) occupied the 10th position among the wealthiest people in South Korea.
Richest People in South Korea, 2024
| RANK | NAME | NET WORTH |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Y. Lee | $10.9 billion |
| 2 | Seo Jung-jin | $7.4 billion |
| 3 | Cho Jung-ho | $6.2 billion |
| 4 | Mong-Koo Chung | $4.8 billion |
| 5 | Kim Beom-su | $4.5 billion |
| 6 | Hong Ra-hee | $4.2 billion |
| 7 | Lee Boo-jin | $3.8 billion |
| 8 | Euisun Chung | $3.5 billion |
| 9 | Kwon Hyuk-bin | $3.5 billion |
| 10 | Lee Seo-hyun | $3.4 billion |
| 11 | Kwak Dong Shin | $2.7 billion |
| 12 | Yoo Jung-hyun | $2.3 billion |
| 13 | Kim Jun-ki | $2.0 billion |
| 14 | Koo Kwang-mo | $1.9 billion |
| 15 | Bang Si-hyuk | $1.8 billion |
| 16 | Park Soon-jae | $1.6 billion |
| 17 | Lee Ho-jin | $1.5 billion |
| 18 | Lee Su-jin | $1.5 billion |
| 19 | Kim Jung-min | $1.5 billion |
| 20 | Kim Jung-youn | $1.5 billion |
| 21 | Chey Tae-won | $1.4 billion |
| 22 | Ryu Kwang-ji | $1.3 billion |
| 23 | Lee Hae-jin | $1.3 billion |
| 24 | Suh Kyung-bae | $1.3 billion |
| 25 | Chung Mong-joon | $1.2 billion |
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