Samsung Electronics is the richest and largest company in South Korea, leading in both revenue and market capitalization as of 2025–2026.
Leading South Korean Fortune Global 500 companies 2025, by revenue. In 2025, Samsung Electronics was the largest company in South Korea based on revenue, generating over 220.64 billion U.S. dollars and ranking 27th on the Fortune Global 500 list.
In 2023, the revenue of the top four chaebols (Samsung, SK, Hyundai, and LG) was 40.8% of the South Korean GDP, and the top thirty chaebol were 76.9% of GDP.
The following shows the ranking of the largest South Korean companies by revenue(TTM). The top-ranking company is Samsung Electronics, with revenue of $233.52 billion, followed by Hyundai Motor ($130.38 billion), SK ($85.89 billion), Kia ($79.90 billion) , and Korea Electric Power ($68.20 billion).
Here are the 5 Chaebol families in South Korea
HYBE, the famous agency behind the global K-pop sensation BTS, has recently been labeled as a chaebol, a term used for large South Korean conglomerates. This new status means HYBE will face more stringent antitrust regulations.
southkorea | BTS (방탄소년단) #V ranks as the richest member, with an estimated $40 million net worth. His hit solo album “Layover, luxury brand partnerships, and high-earning Instagram account make him the top earner. #Jungkook follows with around $35 million, boosted by his global Calvin Klein deal and strong album sales.
The Big 4 K-Pop agencies in South Korea—SM, YG, JYP, and HYBE—are all gearing up to debut new artists this year, and fans are buzzing with excitement!
사장 "Sah Jang" Sah (사) = Company. Jang (장) = Chief. President or CEO.
Companies under South Korea's five largest conglomerates -- Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, LG and HD Hyundai -- account for more than half of the country's stock market value after a blistering semiconductor rally that sent the benchmark Kospi index past 4,000 for the first time, industry data showed Tuesday.
A CEO Score analysis reveals nearly 94% of South Korea's chaebol family members live in Seoul, concentrated mainly in Yongsan-gu, Gangnam-gu, and Seocho-gu districts.
Recent data shows that nearly half of the marriages of younger generations of South Korea's conglomerate-controlling families are now with heirs of other chaebol families, a departure from the past trend of marrying into the political elite.
Founded in 1896, Doosan is Korea's oldest company and has grown through numerous changes and innovations ranging from consumer goods to heavy and high-tech industries. Therefore, the history of Doosan occurred simultaneously with the history of economic growth and industrial development in Korea.
His appointment as CEO at 34 years of age made him the youngest CEO among South Korea's top 500 companies. Rim earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and received the Industrial Engineering Best Graduate Award.
Koreans often use cute and affectionate terms when addressing their romantic partners. The most common ones include: 자기야 (jagiya) – “Honey” or “Baby”; the most popular and gender-neutral pet name for lovers. 여보 (yeobo) – Traditionally used by married couples, similar to “darling” or “dear.”
Fictional chaebol families have been depicted in Korean dramas. The Lee family of Samsung, the Koos of LG, the Cheys of SK, the Shins of Lotte and the Chungs of Hyundai are household names that have tightly held the reins of the companies that are some of the country's largest private sector employers.
Hybe Corporation is the largest and listed on the blue-chip Kospi, while SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment are on the small-cap Kosdaq.
Weekly Work Limit: 52 Hours
Despite the 40-hour workweek cap, South Korea's labor law permits employees to work more than 8 hours in a day without violating the law, as long as the total weekly working hours do not exceed 52 hours.
The consecutive commissioning of third- and fourth-generation conglomerate heirs as officers is a choice that challenges the public's negative perception that “chaebols do not serve in the military.” Companies explain that officer service can serve as a foundation for “management training” by fostering an understanding ...
Jung Kook's father is Christian and his mother is Buddhist, but he has stated that he has no particular religious affiliation.
Suga's and Jimin's family was not wealthy, and they had to work part-time jobs to support themselves during their trainee years. V grew up in a farming family and has spoken about his childhood experiences in a rural area. Jungkook's family was middle-class, not too rich but not too poor.
IU ($45 million) 2. ððð ðððððððð ($ðð ð¦ð¢ð¥ð¥ð¢ð¨ð§) Kim Taehyung is the #2 richest Kpop idol and #1 richest BTS Member!