As of  March 21, 2023, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 8.0 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Seo Jung-jin (No. 2, $5.8 billion),  Kim Beom-su  (No. 3, $5.3 billion); and Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 4, $5.2 billion).

Hong Ra-hee is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $4.8 billion. Chung Mong-Koo ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $4.0 billion, followed by Cho Jung-ho with $3.4 billion. Lee Boo-jin is placed 8th with a net worth of $3.3 billion. Yoo Jung-hyun ($3.1 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in South Korea

     SOUTH KOREA BILLIONAIRES LIST  2023     

1. Jay Y. Lee: $8.0 billion
2. Seo Jung-jin: $5.8 billion
3. Kim Beom-su: $5.3 billion
4. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.2 billion
5. Hong Ra-hee: $4.8 billion
6. Chung Mong-Koo: $4.0 billion
7. Cho jung-ho: $3.4 billion
8. Lee Boo-jin: $3.3 billion
9. Yoo Jung-hyun: $3.1 billion
10. Lee Seo-hyun: $2.9 billion
11. Euisun Chung: $2.9 billion
12. Suh Kyung-bae: $1.9 billion
13. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.8 billion
14. Bang Si-hyuk: $1.8 billion
15. Chey Tae-won: $1.6 billion
16. Kim Chang-soo: $1.6 billion
17. Lee Ho-Jin: $1.5 billion
18. Kim Jun-ki: $1.5 billion
19. Kim Taek-jin: $1.4 billion
20. Lee Hae-jin: $1.4 billion
21. Chung Yong-jin: $1.2 billion
22. Lee Joong-keun: $1.1 billion
23. Koo Bon-sik: $1.1 billion

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