As of  September 28, 2022, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest man in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 6.7 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Kwon Hyuk-bin  (No. 2, $5.9 billion), Seo Jung-jin  (No. 3, $5.8 billion); and Kim Beom-su (No. 4, $4.7 billion).

Hong Ra-hee is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $4.4 billion. Chung Mong-Koo ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $3.6 billion, followed by Song Chi-hyung with $3.2 billion. Lee Boo-jin is placed 8th with a net worth of $2.8 billion. Euisun Chung ($2.7 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in South Korea.

SOUTH KOREA BILLIONAIRES LIST  2022

1. Jay Y. Lee: $6.7 billion
2. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.9 billion
3. Seo Jung-jin: $5.8 billion
4. Kim Beom-su: $4.7 billion
5. Hong Ra-hee: $4.4 billion
6. Chung Mong-Koo: $3.6 billion
7. Song Chi-hyung: $3.2 billion
8. Lee Boo-jin: $2.8 billion
9. Euisun Chung: $2.7 billion
10. Lee Seo-hyun: $2.4 billion
11. Yoo Jung-hyun: $2.3 billion
12. Chey Tae-won: $1.8 billion
13. Kim Hyoung-nyon: $1.7 billion
14. Cho jung-ho: $1.7 billion
15. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.5 billion
16. Lee Joong-keun: $1.4 billion
17. Suh Kyung-bae: $1.4 billion
18. Kim Chang-soo: $1.3 billion
19. Lee Hae-jin: $1.3 billion
20. Kim Sang-yeol: $1.2 billion
21. Kim Taek-jin: $1.2 billion
22. Chang Byung-gyu: $1.2 billion
23. Lee Seung-gun: $1.2 billion
24. Kim Jun-ki: $1.1 billion
25. Bang Si-hyuk: $1.2 billion
26. Cho Young-sik: $1.1 billion

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