Samsung chief records largest stock value increase among biz tycoons in Q1 | Yonhap News Agency

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Chairman Lee Jae-yong recorded the sharpest gain in his stock assets among major business tycoons in the first quarter of 2026, despite recent losses in the wake of the Middle East conflict, data showed Thursday. Lee's stock assets were valued at 39.9 trillion won in February but later fell following a correction in the South Korean stock market amid the widening conflict between U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran. According to the data, the combined stock assets held by the country's top 45 business tycoons increased by more than 10 trillion won over the period, from 93.2 trillion won to 103.5 trillion won, after peaking at 130 trillion won in late February. This file photo taken on March 13, 2026, shows Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong leaving Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Samsung sends gifts, message of support to employees in Middle East Samsung chief meets head of China's state planner in Beijing during visit for development forum Samsung Electronics' unionized workers meet co-CEO ahead of proposed walkout Keywords #stocks #assets #KOSPI #Samsung Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Viewed All Categories (3rd LD) Lee, Prabowo agree to elevate bilateral ties, expand defense industry cooperation (LEAD) Trump says S.

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SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong recorded the sharpest gain in his stock assets among major business tycoons in the first quarter of 2026, despite recent losses in the wake of the Middle East conflict, data showed Thursday.
The combined value of shares held by Lee was estimated at 30.9 trillion won (US$20.3 billion) as of the end of March, up sharply by more than 5 trillion won from 25.8 trillion won at the beginning of this year, according to the data from market tracker Korea CXO Institute.
Lee's stock assets were valued at 39.9 trillion won in February but later fell following a correction in the South Korean stock market amid the widening conflict between U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran.
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung saw his stock assets rise 1.4 trillion won over the first three months this year to 7.5 trillion won, while those of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won increased 544.5 billion won to 3.9 trillion won, the data showed.
According to the data, the combined stock assets held by the country's top 45 business tycoons increased by more than 10 trillion won over the period, from 93.2 trillion won to 103.5 trillion won, after peaking at 130 trillion won in late February.
The institute said while shares of 90 percent of 140 companies held by the tycoons surveyed gained ground in February from a month earlier, most of them underwent a correction in March due to the Middle East conflict.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed at a record high of 6,307.27 on Feb. 26, soaring from 4,309.63 on the first trading day of 2026. On Wednesday, the index closed at 5,478.7 after experiencing volatility due to supply chain disruptions sparked by the conflict.
This file photo taken on March 13, 2026, shows Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong leaving Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul. (Yonhap)
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- This file photo taken on March 13, 2026, shows Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong leaving Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Samsung sends gifts, message of support to employees in Middle East Samsung chief meets head of China's state planner in Beijing during visit for development forum Samsung Electronics' unionized workers meet co-CEO ahead of proposed walkout Keywords #stocks #assets #KOSPI #Samsung Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Viewed All Categories (3rd LD) Lee, Prabowo agree to elevate bilateral ties, expand defense industry cooperation (LEAD) Trump says S.

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- This file photo taken on March 13, 2026, shows Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong leaving Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Samsung sends gifts, message of support to employees in Middle East Samsung chief meets head of China's state planner in Beijing during visit for development forum Samsung Electronics' unionized workers meet co-CEO ahead of proposed walkout Keywords #stocks #assets #KOSPI #Samsung Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Viewed All Categories (3rd LD) Lee, Prabowo agree to elevate bilateral ties, expand defense industry cooperation (LEAD) Trump says S.

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