Mong-Koo Chung

Mong-Koo Chung (#335)

Global Rank #335

Country Rank #5

Country South Korea

Mong-Koo Chung is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 10 B
Hyundai
South Korea
M
88 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #335

Country Rank #5

Net Worth $10.0B

Previous Worth $10.0B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country South Korea

Industry Hyundai

Age 88 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Seoul, South Korea

Citizenship South Korea

World Billionaires List South Korea Billionaires Hyundai

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 88

Source Of Wealth Hyundai

Residence Seoul, South Korea

Citizenship South Korea

Marital Status Married

Children 4

Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Hanyang University

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $10.0B

Current Net Worth $10.0B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Mong-Koo Chung was chairman of Hyundai Motor, South Korea's largest automaker, for more than 20 years before stepping down in 2020. He was succeeded by his only son Euisun, who is also a billionaire. He is the second son of the late Chung Ju-yung who came from a peasant family and later founded the Hyundai Group, once Korea's biggest conglomerate. His second-biggest holding is in the publicly-listed auto parts company Hyundai Mobis.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

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Korea's 50 Richest (2026)

#359

Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Chung is often nicknamed a "bulldozer" for his blunt and forceful style.

In 2007 Chung was sentenced to 3 years in prison for embezzling company funds; he only spent a few months behind bars prior to his sentence being suspended.

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Current Net Worth: $10.0B (May 4, 2026)