Power Ranking
Most Powerful People in South Korea
The 10 most powerful people in South Korea on ApexHierarchy, ranked by the tier formula — institutional control, reach, influence, network and financial strength, not wealth alone. Koo Kwang-mo ranks first, at Continental tier. Every profile lists its sources and a confidence score.
- 1High ContinentalKoo Kwang-moChairman and largest shareholder of LG Group
- 2High ContinentalChung Eui-sunExecutive Chair, Hyundai Motor Group
- 3Mid ContinentalChey Tae-wonChairman, SK Group; Chairman, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- 4Mid ContinentalLee Jae-yongExecutive Chairman, Samsung Electronics
- 5Mid ContinentalShin Dong-binChairman of Lotte Corporation
- 6High NationalHan Seong-sookPrime Minister of South Korea
- 7High NationalKim Seung-younChairman of Hanwha Group
- 8High NationalLee Jae-myungPresident of South Korea
- 9Mid NationalHyun Song ShinGovernor of the Bank of Korea
- 10Low StateOh Se-hoonMayor of Seoul