List of South Korean billionaires by net worth
This is a list of South Korean billionaires based on an annual assessment of wealth and assets compiled and published by Forbes magazine in 2021.[1]
2021 South Korean billionaires list
| Name | Citizenship | Net worth (USD) | Source of wealth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seo Jung-jin |  South Korea | 14.2 billion | Celltrion (biotech) |
| 2 | Kim Jung-ju | South Korea | 13.3 billion | Nexon (online games) |
| 3 | Kim Beom-soo | South Korea | 9.3 billion | Daum Kakao |
| 4 | Jay Y. Lee | South Korea | 8.3 billion | Samsung Group |
| 5 | Kwon Hyuk-bin | South Korea | 6.7 billion | Smilegate (online games) |
| 6 | Chung Mong-koo | South Korea | 6 billion | Hyundai Motor Group |
| 7 | Hong Ra-hee | South Korea | 4.1 billion | Samsung Group |
| 8 | Suh Kyung-bae | South Korea | 4.1 billion | Amorepacific (cosmetics) |
| 9 | Euisun Chung | South Korea | 3.8 billion | Hyundai Motor Group |
| 10 | Chey Tae-won | South Korea | 3.2 billion | SK Group |
| 11 | Kim Taek-jin | South Korea | 2.9 billion | NCSOFT (online games) |
| 12 | Lee Hae-jin | South Korea | 2.5 billion | NAVER (internet portal) |
| 13 | Koo Kwang-mo | South Korea | 2.4 billion | LG Group |
| 14 | Bang Jun-hyuk | South Korea | 2.3 billion | Netmarble (online games) |
| 15 | Bang Si-hyuk | South Korea | 2.3 billion | Hybe Corporation (entertainment) |
| 16 | Chung Yong-jin | South Korea | 1.9 billion | Shinsegae Group (retail) |
| 17 | Lee Boo-jin | South Korea | 1.8 billion | Samsung Group |
| 18 | Kim Sang-yeol | South Korea | 1.7 billion | Hoban Construction |
| 19 | Lee Joon-ho | South Korea | 1.7 billion | NAVER (internet portal) |
| 20 | Lee Seo-hyun | South Korea | 1.7 billion | Samsung Group |
| 21 | Huh Jae-myung | South Korea | 1.5 billion | Iljin Materials |
| 22 | Kim Jun-ki | South Korea | 1.5 billion | DB Group (insurance) |
| 23 | Chang Pyung-soon | South Korea | 1.3 billion | Kyowon (education) |
| 24 | Cho Jung-ho | South Korea | 1.3 billion | Meritz (finance) |
| 25 | Kim Nam-jung | South Korea | 1.3 billion | Dongwon Group (food) |
| 26 | Shin Chang-jae | South Korea | 1.3 billion | Kyobo Life Insurance |
| 27 | Chey Ki-won | South Korea | 1.2 billion | SK Group |
| 28 | Hong Seok-joh | South Korea | 1.2 billion | BGF Group (retail) |
| 29 | Kim Dae-il | South Korea | 1.2 billion | Pearl Abyss (online games) |
| 30 | Kim Jung-woong | South Korea | 1.2 billion | GP Club (cosmetics) |
| 31 | Koo Bon-joon | South Korea | 1.2 billion | LG Group |
| 32 | Koo Bon-neung | South Korea | 1.2 billion | Heesung Group (electronics) |
| 33 | Koo Bon-sik | South Korea | 1.2 billion | LG Group |
| 34 | Lee Jay-hyun | South Korea | 1.2 billion | CJ Group (food, entertainment) |
| 35 | Kim Chang-soo | South Korea | 1.1 billion | F&F (apparel) |
| 36 | Lee Ho-jin | South Korea | 1.1 billion | Taekwang Industrial |
| 37 | Lee Joong-keun | South Korea | 1.1 billion | Booyoung Group (construction) |
| 38 | Shin Dong-guk | South Korea | 1.1 billion | Hanyang Precision (pharmaceuticals) |
| 39 | Chang Byung-gyu | South Korea | 1 billion | Krafton (online games) |
| 40 | Chung Mong-joon | South Korea | 1 billion | Hyundai Motor Group |
| 41 | Gim Seong-gon | South Korea | 1 billion | CS Wind |
| 42 | Hur Young-in | South Korea | 1 billion | SPC Group (food) |
| 43 | Shin Dong-joo | South Korea | 1 billion | Lotte Group |
References
- "The World's Billionaires". Forbes. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
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