Kim Jun-ki

Kim Jun-ki (; born December 4, 1944 ) is a South Korean businessman. Founder and former CEO of DB Group, he is among the richest people in South Korea. In December 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$1.9 billion and ranked him the 18th richest in the country.

Biography He was born on December 4, 1944, in Donghae, Gangwon Province, South Korea as the oldest male and second of eight children. He came from a family of politicians and elites; his father was politician . His siblings eventually became elite figures in business and politics. He graduated from Kyunggi High School in 1964. He studied economics at Korea University.

Personal life His wife is Kim Jeong-hee , daughter of Samyang Salt executive Kim Sang-jun . They married through an arranged marriage, and have one son and daughter. Their son, Kim Nam-ho (; born 1975) is an executive at DB Insurance. His daughter Kim Ju-won is married to Kim Ju-han , son of the chairman of Haedong Fire & Marine Insurance. The couple live in the United States.

Kim Nam-ho is considered the heir-apparent to the company.