Chey Tae-won (#1071)
- $ 4 B
- Oil, semiconductor
- South Korea
- M
- 65 Years
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About Me
Chey Tae-won is the chairman of SK Group, one of Korea's largest conglomerates with interests in telecom, semiconductors, chemicals and energy, among others. The group's SK Telecom is South Korea's No. 1 mobile carrier by market share; its SK Hynix is the world's second-largest memory chipmaker by sales. In 2013 he was convicted of misappropriating company funds but was later pardoned by then-president Park Geun-hye and returned to his post in 2016. Chey is a nephew of SK Group founder Chey Jong-gun, who started the conglomerate with a textile company called Sunkyong.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Chey Tae-won’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Chey Tae-won’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $4.0B
(May 4, 2026)
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