12. Lee (Estimated family net worth: $30 billion)
Lee may probably be the most common family name in the world. But this time, it refers to the name of Asia’s richest family.
Raise your hand if you have never heard of Samsung. The South Korean company has been one of the most successful, not just in Asia but also worldwide. In spite of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 global issue, Samsung Electronics still produces some of the world’s bestselling products. The company’s $340 billion annual sale is the proof to that statement.
So, how did this conglomerate start? About eight decades ago, Lee Byung-Chull founded a modest trading company. And today, the company’s industries vary from electronics, food, to entertainment.
The company’s chairman, Lee Kun-Hee, has been hospitalized after suffering from a heart attack. There has been no news about his latest condition. And due to this fact, his only son, Lee Jae-Yong, is currently in charge. Tie with Sabanci family, the Lee family has estimated net worth of $30 billion.
