Billionaires Born in South Gyeongsang

Ranked by recorded net worth, using documented birthplaces.

RichGeo records 5 people for South Gyeongsang by birthplace. 1 have reported or estimated net worth of at least $1 billion.

5
People recorded
1
Net worth of $1B or more
$16.9B
Combined recorded net worth

Cities

Uiryeong County 2Jinju 1Ulsan 1

Billionaires and Business LeadersBy net worth

  1. 1Lee Kun-heeUiryeong County · 4th and 6th Chairman of the Samsung Group (1942–2020)$16.9B
  2. 2Shin Chun-hoPublic company founderSouth Korean entrepreneurUndisclosed
  3. 3Koo In-hwoiPublic company founderJinju · South Korean businessman; co-founder of LG Group (1907–1969)Undisclosed
  4. 4Shin Kyuk-hoPublic company founderUlsan · South Korean businessman (1921–2020)Undisclosed
  5. 5Lee Byung-chulPublic company founderUiryeong County · South Korean business man; founder of the Samsung Group (1910–1987)Undisclosed

Leading IndustriesBy associated people

electronics industry3
retail2
construction2
food industry2
conglomerate2
wholesale trade (business-to-business) of household appliances1
hotel industry1
construction industry1
retail industry1
publishing industry1
manufacture of machinery and equipment1
entertainment industry1

Companies Headquartered Here

  1. 1HD Hyundai Heavy Industries1

Wealth figures are in U.S. dollars and use the latest available estimate for each person. Read the methodology and sources.