Korea’s 50 Richest

Korea’s 50 Richest 2026: AI Bonanza Lifts Tycoons’ Wealth To All-Time High; Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee Reclaims Top Spot

Seven newcomers storm into the ranks as the minimum net worth rises to $1 billion, a record for the country.

Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee Is Once Again South Korea’s Richest Person On Sizzling Sales Of AI Chips

The biggest gainer in dollar terms this year, Lee nearly tripled his net worth to a record $21.6 billion.

Hyundai Motor Chairman Doubles Down On AI And Robotics

Shares of Hyundai Motor have nearly tripled from a year ago, resulting in chairman Euisun Chung's wealth more than doubling to $6.3 billion.

K-Beauty Craze Lands Founder Of Skincare Device Firm In Ranks Of South Korea’s Richest

APR’s shares have risen more than fivefold in the past 12 months, giving cofounder Byunghoon Kim a net worth of $2.7 billion.

Payday For Korean Crypto Exchange Cofounders After Multi-Billion Dollar Deal With Naver

The cofounders of Dunamu got a boost to their wealth after striking a landmark deal with Naver.

From Makers Of Weight-Loss Pills To Anti-Wrinkle Shots, Meet South Korea’s Lab-Grown Billionaires

Korea’s biotech sector is churning out new fortunes as Big Pharma closes in with lucrative deals for everything from weight-loss pills to novel cancer drugs using AI.