About Koo Bon-sik
Born 1958. Koo Bon-sik is a South Korean businessperson.
Koo Bon-sik (; born June 28, 1958) is a South Korean businessman and chairman of the conglomerate . Part of the Koo family that also controls LG and , he is among the richest people in South Korea. In April 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$1.06 billion and ranked him 37th richest in the country.
Biography He was born on June 28, 1958. He is the youngest of four sons and two daughters of former LG chairman Koo Cha-kyung; his male siblings all served or are serving prominent roles in the Koo family's various businesses. He graduated from Shinil High School in 1976. In 1980 he graduated from Korea University with a degree in metallurgical engineering.
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Who is Koo Bon-sik?
South Korean executive (born 1958)
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Koo Bon-sik is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Koo Bon-sik. https://biography.guide/koo-bon-sik/
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