Chung Yong-ji

Chung Yong-ji

Chung Yong-ji (#1817)

Global Rank #1817
Country Rank #24
Country South Korea

Chung Yong-ji is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 2 B
  • Biotech
  • South Korea
  • M
  • 56 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,817
Country Rank #24
Net Worth $2.3B
Previous Worth $2.3B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country South Korea
Industry Biotech
Age 56 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Anyang, South Korea
Citizenship South Korea

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 56
Source Of Wealth Biotech, Self Made
Residence Anyang, South Korea
Citizenship South Korea
Education Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University; Doctorate, Cornell University; Master of Arts/Science, Texas State University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.3B
Current Net Worth $2.3B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Chung Yong-ji is the founder and CEO of South Korean biotechnology company Caregen, best known for its anti-wrinkle treatment and diabetes supplement. U.S.-educated Chung founded Caregen in 2001 and listed on Korea's technology-rich Kosdaq stock exchange in 2015. Caregen sells its products to more than 130 countries, and its biggest markets are in the Middle East and North Africa, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The company's other major revenue source is an injectable product called Dr. CYJ Hair Filler, which claims to help regrow hair.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Chung Yong-ji.

#26
Korea's 50 Richest (2026)
#268
Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Chung Yong-ji's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.