As of  June 15, 2023, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 9.0 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Seo Jung-jin (No. 2, $6.3 billion), Hong Ra-hee  (No. 3, $5.7 billion); and Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 4, $5.2 billion).

Kim Beom-su is the fifth-richest person in South Korea, with a whopping $4.8 billion. Mong-Koo  Chung ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $4.3 billion, followed by Lee Boo-jin with $3.7 billion. Cho jung-ho is placed 8th with a net worth of $3.4 billion. Lee Seo-hyun ($3.3 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in South Korea.

     SOUTH KOREA BILLIONAIRES LIST  2023     

1. Jay Y. Lee: $9.0 billion
2. Seo Jung-jin: $6.3 billion
3. Hong Ra-hee: $5.7 billion
4. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.2 billion
5. Kim Beom-su: $4.8 billion
6. Mong-Koo Chung : $4.3 billion
7. Lee Boo-jin: $3.7 billion
8. Cho jung-ho: $3.4 billion
9. Lee Seo-hyun: $3.3 billion
10. Euisun Chung: $3.3 billion
11. Bang Si-hyuk: $2.9 billion
12. Yoo Jung-hyun: $2.9 billion
13. Koo Kwang-mo: $1.9 billion
14. Chey Tae-won: $1.6 billion
15. Kim Jae-Young: $1.6 billion
16. Kim Jun-ki: $1.6 billion
17. Kim Chang-soo: $1.5 billion
18. Lee Ho-Jin: $1.5 billion
19. Suh Kyung-bae: $1.4 billion
20. Kim Jung-min: $1.4 billion
21. Kim Jung-Youn: $1.4 billion
22. Lee Hae-jin: $1.4 billion
23. Kim Taek-jin: $1.3 billion
24. Lee Su-jin: $1.2 billion
25. Chung Yong-jin: $1.2 billion

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