〔Richest〕2019 Korea’s 50 Richest People

〔Richest〕2019 Korea’s 50 Richest People

https://www.forbes.com/korea-billionaires/list/#tab:overall

 

Rank / Name / Net Worth / Age / Source

 

#1  Lee Kun-hee $16.8 B 77 Samsung, Samsung Electronics

 

#2  Seo Jung-jin $7.4 B 61 biotech, Celltrion

 

#3  Kim Jung-ju $6.3 B 51 online games, Nexon

 

#4  Jay Y. Lee $6.1 B 51 Samsung, Samsung Electronics

 

#5  Chung Mong-koo $4.3 B 81 Hyundai, Hyundai Motor

 

#6  Suh Kyung-bae $3.5 B 56 cosmetics, Amorepacific

 

#7  Park Yeon-cha $3.2 B 73 sneakers

 

#8  Kwon Hyuk-bin $2.9 B 45 online games, Smilegate Holdings

 

#9  Chey Tae-won $2.8 B 58 oil, semiconductor, SK Holdings

 

#10  Kim Beom-su $2.7 B 53 online services, Kakao

 

#11  Chung Eui-sun $2.67 B 48 logistics, Hyundai Motor

 

#12  Lim Sung-ki $2.5 B 79 pharmaceuticals, Hanmi Holdings

 

#13  Bang Jun-hyuk $2.25 B 51 online gaming

 

#14  Shin Chang-jae $2.05 B 65 insurance, Kyobo Life Insurance

 

#15  Kim Sang-yeol $1.8 B 58 Construction

 

#16  Lee Ho-jin $1.78 B 56 diversified, Taekwang Industrial

 

#17  Koo Kwang-mo $1.75 B 41 LG

 

#18  Kim Taek-jin $1.7 B 52 online games, NCSOFT

 

#19  Lee Joong-keun $1.66 B 78 construction, real estate, Booyoung Group

 

#20  Park Hyeon-joo $1.61 B 60 mutual funds, Mirae Asset

 

#21  Lee Boo-jin $1.6 B 48 computer services, tourism, Hotel Shilla

 

#22  Kim Jun-ki $1.53 B 74 diversified, Db Insurance

 

#23  Michael Kim $1.5 B 55 Investment, MBK Partners

 

#24  Lee Seo-hyun $1.48 B 45 computer services, tourism, Samsung C&T

 

#25  Cho Jung-ho $1.45 B 60 finance, Meritz Financial Group

 

#26  Lee Jay-hyun $1.43 B 59 food products, entertainment, CJ Corporation

 

#27  Chang Pyung-soon $1.35 B 68 educational services, Kyowon Group

 

#28  Kim Nam-jung $1.3 B 46 food

 

#29  Hur Young-in $1.2 B 70 bakeries, fast food, Paris-Croissant Food

 

#30  Kim Jung-woong $1.15 B 44 cosmetics

 

 

#31  Lee Myung-hee $1.14 B 76 retail, Shinsegae

 

 

#32  Lee Joon-ho $1.13 B 55 online games, NHN Entertainment

 

#33  Chey Ki-won $1.11 B 55 computer services, telecom, SK Holdings

 

#34  Hong Seok-joh $1.1 B 66 convenience stores, BGF CO. LTD.

 

#35  Koo Bon-sik $1.09 B 61 electronics/household products, Heesung

 

#36  Chung Mong-joon $1.08 B 67 shipbuilding, industrial machines, Hyundai Heavy Industries

 

#37  Shin Dong-guk $1.07 B 69 Pharmaceuticals, Hanyang Precision

 

#38  Lee Sang-hyuk $1.06 B 48 investments, Yello Mobile

 

#39  Chung Yong-jin $1.01 B 50 retail, Shinsegae

 

#40  Bom Kim $1 B 40 online retailing, Coupang

 

#41  Koo Bon-neung $980 M 70 electronics, Heesung Electronics

 

#42  Koo Bon-joon $940 M 67 electronics, household products, LG Electronics

 

#43  Lee Hwa-kyung $935 M 63 confectionery, ORION

 

#44  Lee Hae-jin $920 M 52 Internet, Naver

 

#45  Shin Dong-joo $915 M 65 retail, Lotte Shopping

 

#46  Kim Dae-il $900 M 39 mobile gaming

 

#47  Chang Byung-gyu $890 M 46 Bluehole

 

#48  Shin Dong-bin $870 M 64 retail, Lotte Shopping

 

#49  Lee Sang-rok $860 M 45 cosmetics

 

#50  Lee Sang-il $855 M 81 car parts, Iljin Global