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The economy of South Korea has been an interesting study for a long time because of how quickly it has grown, how many family-run businesses there are, and how many new ideas have come out of it. For a long time, the story of riches has mostly been told by men, with the portraits of chaebol patriarchs on the covers of financial magazines. But a big and important change is happening. A new group of visionary leaders is emerging, and they are changing how power is distributed and organized in one of the world’s major economies. These people are not only heirs; they are also architects, builders, and people who shake things up.
This change in leadership, or maybe better said, this growth of the inner circle, is a sign of a bigger change in Korean society. As we get farther into the 2020s, we are seeing the rise of self-made digital moguls, the strategic rise of female CEOs in family firms, and the impressive financial skills of investors who have established empires from scratch. Their stories aren’t only about being rich; they’re also about breaking through barriers, starting new businesses, and having power in a way that is very different from what most people do.
Getting to the top of Korea’s financial elite is very hard and requires a combination of keen intelligence, unending determination, and strategic acumen. These women have been able to handle this difficult terrain better than anyone else. Their portfolios are as varied as their origins, and they include cutting-edge biotechnology, renewable energy, next-generation entertainment, and the digital ecosystems that are changing the way we live. They are the new power brokers, and their choices affect markets all across the world.
In the spirit of recognizing life-changing success and strong leadership, Nubia Magazine has put up its final list for 2025. We bring to you the visionaries who are not only getting rich but also shaping the future of Korea. We did a lot of research on stock ownership, business filings, private asset values, and market trends. The following are the ten richest women in Korea in 2025.
List Of Top 10 Richest Women In Korea 2025
1. SONG, MI-JIN
The richest woman in Korea is Song, Mi-Jin, who started and runs NeuroLink Solutions. Her company’s pioneering development in brain interface technology has made her a lot of money. After ten years of working in secret, Song’s company made a big splash on the world stage when the FDA approved a number of its non-invasive gadgets that help patients with spinal cord injuries and neurological illnesses regain motor functions. Mi-Jin is different because she has a unique background: she has a PhD in both biomedical engineering and cognitive science. Her leadership isn’t just in business; it’s also very scientific, which creates a culture of constant innovation. A strategic alliance with a global tech giant in 2024 catapulted her company’s value through the roof. This made her the clear leader among the richest women in Korea and a role model for scientists who want to become CEOs.
2. OH, SEUNG-A
3. HWANG, NA-YOUNG
Hwang, Na-Young’s meteoric rise is a classic story of success in the digital era. She built “Metaverse Korea,” the country’s best immersive social and commercial platform, and now a whole generation is paying attention to her. Na-Young thought of the metaverse as more than just a gaming gear; she thought of it as a whole new part of civilization. Her platform brings together virtual real estate, K-pop concerts, academic lectures, and corporate showrooms to make a lively digital economy. Big Korean companies have paid millions to set up shop on her platform. She is one of the most powerful and richest tech entrepreneurs in Asia because she knows how to grasp how online communities work and how to make money from virtual experiences.
4. SONG, JONG-SOON
The Retail Revolutionist Song, Jong-Soon is the powerful force behind “Seoulify,” an e-commerce and logistics company that has changed the way people shop in Korea. Jong-Soon began as an online store for Korean beauty products. Now, thanks to data analytics and AI, they have built a supply chain that can deliver to most urban areas in less than two hours. But her real genius was in vertical integration. During an economic slump, she bought struggling logistics companies and combined them with her tech platform to make an unmatched ecosystem. Seoulify is now actively growing into fresh foods and drugs. Millions of Koreans use it every day, and its success has made Song, Jong-Soon a permanent member of the list of the richest women in Korea.
5. CHOI, JUNG-YUN
Choi, Jung-Yun is a powerful figure in high finance, however many of the others on this list are operational executives. She is one of the most feared and revered people in Asian private equity because she is the founder and managing partner of Ascent Capital. Jung-Yun has a unique talent for finding undervalued firms in conventional industries like shipping, heavy industry, and retail. He then uses digital upgrades and strategic repositioning to make them better before taking them public or selling them for a huge profit. Her funds always make more money than the market, which draws money from sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors all over the world. Her fortune is a direct result of her ability to find value where others don’t see it.
6. KIM, MIN-YOUNG
The Entertainment Empire Builder Kim, Min-Young has taken the global popularity of K-pop and made it work in the digital age. She has gone beyond the typical idol group paradigm to build a media empire on several platforms as the CEO of “Stellar Wave Entertainment.” Her plan is to launch new artists at the same time as narrative-driven webcomics, short-form video series, and immersive online tale worlds. This way, fans can interact with their favorite stars around the clock. This 360-degree approach has built passionately loyal fan bases all around the world and opened up new ways to make money beyond just music purchases and shows. Kim Min-Young’s company went public recently and made a lot of money. This has made her influence on young culture throughout the world and her own wealth reach new heights.
7. KIM, SO-RA
You probably need to go beyond Kim, So-Ra first if you want to know what the next big thing in Korean tech will be. So-Ra is the founder of “Quantum Ventures.” She made her money by being the first and most trusted investor in a generation of Korean businesses. She only cares about deep tech, which includes things like AI, robotics, quantum computing, and space technology. She doesn’t only give money; she also connects you with top-notch engineers and gives you strategic advice that has helped dozens of unicorns succeed. Her portfolio is full of investments in Korea’s tech future, and the money she’s made from them has made her one of the richest women in Korea.
8. YUN, HONG-KEON
Yun, Hong-Keon is a legend in the field of high-stakes real estate development. Her business, “Horizon Properties,” is behind some of the most famous and long-lasting skylines in Seoul and Busan. Hong-Keon got her first wealth by redeveloping old business areas, but her most important work will be her shift to “smart city” initiatives. These AI-powered, eco-friendly communities set a new standard for city living. She is the most powerful woman in Korean real estate, with a portfolio of assets worth tens of billions of dollars. She can navigate intricate rules, buy huge amounts of land, and imagine the cities of the future.
9. LEE, JEONG-OK
The Heir and Innovator Lee, Jeong-Ok is a new type of chaebol heir. She inherited a large stake in the “Shinwon Group,” a huge company that works in chemicals and construction, but she has greatly increased the family’s riches via her own efforts. She used the group’s resources to start a very successful subsidiary that focuses on carbon capture technologies and sustainable materials. Unlike heirs who just take care of inherited assets, Jeong-OK has been a driving force for diversification and modernization. This shows that the next generation can not only keep a legacy alive, but also build on it with visionary, forward-thinking projects that make it relevant in a new economic era.
10. PARK, EUN-JUNG
Park Eun-Jung is the last person on our list of the richest women in Korea. She is the brains behind the success of “Hana Global,” a luxury products firm that has done well around the world. She smartly bought a few heritage Korean fashion and beauty firms that had a lot of history but weren’t doing well in business. She turned them into sought-after international brands by giving them current design sensibilities, strong brand stories, and a cutthroat global distribution strategy. Her ability to mix traditional Korean styles with global luxury trends has made her a hit in markets from Paris to New York. She has created a new lane for Korean luxury and made a lot of money in the process.
