Billionaires Born in Seoul

Ranked by recorded net worth, using documented birthplaces.

RichGeo records 8 people for Seoul by birthplace. 1 have reported or estimated net worth of at least $1 billion.

8
People recorded
1
Net worth of $1B or more
$4.9B
Combined recorded net worth

Cities

Locations without recorded people
Jung DistrictSongpa DistrictGangnam DistrictSeocho DistrictMapo DistrictYongsan District

Billionaires and Business LeadersBy net worth

  1. 1Bom KimSouth Korean businessman$4.9B
  2. 2Lee Seo-hyeonPublic company founderSouth Korean businesswomanUndisclosed
  3. 3Bang Si-hyukPublic company founderwas South Korean music producer and CEOUndisclosed
  4. 4Jay KimTech founderbusiness executiveUndisclosed
  5. 5J.Y. ParkPublic company founderSouth Korean singer and producer (born 1971)Undisclosed
  6. 6Lee Soo-manPublic company founderSouth Korean businessman and record producer (born 1952)Undisclosed
  7. 7Yang Hyun-sukPublic company founderSouth Korean music producer, rapper and singer (born 1970)Undisclosed
  8. 8Brian LeePublic company founderAmerican businessmanUndisclosed

Technology Sectors

Internet and Software 2Web 2.0 and Internet Platforms 2

Leading IndustriesBy associated people

e-commerce2
music2
phonographic industry1
retail1
entertainment industry1
construction1
music industry1

Companies Headquartered Here

  1. 1Hyundai Motor Company5
  2. 2Samsung Electronics3
  3. 3Kakao2
  4. 4Samsung Group2
  5. 5JYP Entertainment2
  6. 6Samsung SDS2
  7. 7Coupang1
  8. 8LG Group1
  9. 9Hybe1
  10. 10LG Electronics1
  11. 11Hanjin KAL1
  12. 12Kia1
  13. 13Nong Shim Ltd.1
  14. 14CJ Group1
  15. 15SM Entertainment1
  16. 16Hanwha Group1
  17. 17SK Inc.1
  18. 18Hyundai Mobis1
  19. 19YG Entertainment1
  20. 20Lotte Corporation1
  21. 21Samsung Life Insurance1
  22. 22CJ Cheil Jedang1
  23. 23Yuhan1
  24. 24Samsung C&T Corporation4
  25. 25Neo Genesis2
  26. 26Big Hit Music1
  27. 27Shift Up1
  28. 28Viva Republica1
  29. 29Digital Human Corporation1
  30. 30Coral Capital1

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