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South Korea's economy is quickly recovering from the recession thanks to rebounding domestic demand and favorable export conditions. So, too, are its wealthiest citizens, who got a boost from a strong won, which is up 20% in the past year (their fortunes are measured in U.S. dollars). The nation's 40 Richest are worth a record $45 billion, up $18 billion from last year and $4 billion from the previous 2008 record. Leading the way is the year's biggest dollar gainer, Lee Kun-Hee, who was reinstated as Samsung Electronics chairman in March. His net worth is up $4 billion to $7.9 billion, thanks to the electronics giant's strong performance lately, coupled with anticipation surrounding the upcoming IPO of his Samsung Life. Hyundai Chairman Chung Mong-Koo also did well, more than doubling his fortune as his car company capitalized on rivals' problems and gained market share. [Read the full article]

In the past year several of South Korea's dominant chaebol families transferred power to third-generation members in a move that surely helps tighten their grip on South Korea's economy. So far these recently promoted young scions, all but one of whom have inherited enough family wealth to rank among the top 40, are riding a favorable tide. In the past year several of South Korea's dominant chaebol families transferred power to third-generation members in a move that surely helps tighten their grip on South Korea's economy. So far these recently promoted young scions, all but one of whom have inherited enough family wealth to rank among the top 40, are riding a favorable tide. [Read the full article]