In an impressive display of economic resilience, South Korea's foremost conglomerates have reported significant asset growth over the past five years. According to an analysis conducted by corporate tracker CEO Score and reported by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea, the total asset value among South Korea's top three conglomerates—Samsung, SK, and Hyundai Motor—soared by 42.8% from 2019 to 2024.
The detailed report highlights that among various business groups, the top five - Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, LG, and Lotte - saw a combined asset growth of 38.9%, jumping from 1,143.6 trillion won to 1,588.07 trillion won. This growth trajectory significantly outpaces the total asset increase of all other remaining groups.
Leading this impressive growth, Samsung Group adde