Koo Kwang-mo

Koo Kwang-mo

Koo Kwang-mo (#1969)

  • $ 2 B
  • LG
  • South Korea
  • M
  • 48 Years

About Me

Koo Kwang-mo is the chairman and chief executive of LG, one of South Korea's top five conglomerates. He inherited shares of his late father and former LG chairman Koo Bon-Moo after his death in 2018. He is an adopted son of the former chairman, who lost his biological son in 1994; Kwang-mo was born as a nephew to Bon-Moo. In 2018, at age 40, he became the youngest chairman of a major Korean conglomerate. LG has diversified into AI, biotech and cleantech.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Koo Kwang-mo’s rise and global influence.

  • #30   Korea's 50 Richest (2026)
  • #1834   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Koo Kwang-mo’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $2.1B (May 4, 2026)