NET WORTH Updated Weekly
06/28/1958
Heesung Group
Vice Chairman
University of Michigan Material Engineering, Master
Korea University Metallurgical Engineering
Shinil High School
$226M
Heesung Electronics
Heesung Precision
Heesung Metal
Heesung Chemical
Daewoo Royal County III, 117 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul / 244.68㎡ / Appraised value 2.32 billion won, market value 3.3 billion won
Koo was born in 1958 as the fourth son of LG Group honorary chairman Koo Cha-kyung, the eldest son of group founder Koo In-hwoi.
He has been in charge of Heeseong Electronics, a key affiliate of Heeseong Group led by brother Bon-neung, before stepping up as the vice chairman of LG group.
He has five siblings: LG Group chairman Bon-moo, Heeseong Group chairman and Korea Baseball Organization Commissioner Bon-neung, LG Electronics CEO and vice chairman Bon-joon, and two sisters.