Chung Yong-jin

Chung Yong-jin

Chung Yong-jin (#1645)

  • $ 3 B
  • Retail
  • South Korea
  • M
  • 57 Years

About Me

Chung Yong-jin is a grandson of Samsung group founder Lee Byung-Chull and a cousin of Samsung Electronics executive chairman Jay Y. Lee. The bulk of his fortune comes from Samsung Electronics and discount chain E-Mart, a unit of Korea's retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group. In 2024, Chung was promoted from vice chairman to chairman of Shinsegae, a retail conglomerate. In 2021, Shinsegae acquired Korean baseball team SK Wyverns (now SSG Landers), winner of four championships, from the SK group for about $120 million.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Chung Yong-jin’s rise and global influence.

  • #28   Korea's 50 Richest (2026)
  • #1676   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Chung Yong-jin’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $2.5B (May 4, 2026)