Wealthiest People in South Korea 

As of  February 12, 2023, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest man in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 8.6 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Seo Jung-jin (No. 2, $6.5 billion),  Kim Beom-su (No. 3, $6.0 billion); and Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 4, $5.3 billion).

Hong Ra-hee is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $5.2 billion. Chung Mong-Koo ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $4.1 billion, followed by Lee Boo-jin with $3.5 billion. Cho jung-ho is placed 8th with a net worth of $3.5 billion. Yoo Jung-hyun ($3.2 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in South Korea

SOUTH KOREA BILLIONAIRES LIST  2023   

1. Jay Y. Lee: $8.6 billion
2. Seo Jung-jin: $6.5 billion
3. Kim Beom-su: $6.0 billion
4. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.3 billion
5. Hong Ra-hee: $5.2 billion
6. Chung Mong-Koo: $4.1 billion
7. Lee Boo-jin: $3.5 billion
8. Cho jung-ho: $3.5 billion
9. Yoo Jung-hyun: $3.2 billion
10. Lee Seo-hyun: $3.1 billion
11. Euisun Chung: $3.0 billion
12. Suh Kyung-bae: $2.3 billion
13. Chey Tae-won: $1.9 billion
14. Kim Chang-soo: $1.9 billion
15. Bang Si-hyuk: $1.9 billion
16. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.8 billion
17. Kim Taek-jin: $1.6 billion
18. Lee Hae-jin: $1.5 billion
19. Kim Jun-ki: $1.4 billion
20. Cho Young-sik: $1.3 billion
21. Chung Yong-jin: $1.2 billion
22. Lee Joong-keun: $1.2 billion
23. Lee Ho-Jin: $1.2 billion
24. Koo Bon-sik: $1.1 billion

Source: Ceoworld magazine