Subscribe to Forbes AsiaBom Kim, founder of e-commerce giant Coupang, set up the company in 2010. JAE-HYUN KIM FOR FORBESThis story is part of Forbes' coverage of Korea’s Richest 2021. After a successful IPO in New York, Coupang’s Bom Kim saw his net worth jump by more than sixfold to $6.4 billion, making him the biggest gainer on this year’s list of Korea’s richest. The listing was the largest Asian company since Alibaba to go public in New York, raising $4.6 billion in its March debut. Forbes AsiaProceeds from the offering will give it a war chest for potential acquisitions, according to its prospectus.

Source: Forbes June 01, 2021 21:00 UTC