What Is Jay Y. Lee's Net Worth as Samsung Starts a $900M Chip Plant?

Jay Y. Lee is worth $27.5 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires data, as Billionaires.Africa reports that Samsung has started a $900 million AI chip plant. His fortune rose about $216 million on November 12, 2026.

What did Samsung start?

Samsung has started a $900 million AI chip plant, Billionaires.Africa reported. The outlet described the project as belonging to Lee's Samsung and identified him as a South Korean billionaire. The report did not link the plant to any change in Lee's net worth.

How much is Jay Y. Lee worth now?

Lee's net worth is $27.5 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires data, which ranks him No. 88 among the world's billionaires. His fortune was up about $216 million on the day.

Where does Jay Y. Lee's wealth come from?

Lee's wealth comes from Samsung, according to Forbes. His fortune is classified in the technology industry, and he is based in South Korea.

• Net worth: $27.5 billion
• Change on November 12, 2026: up about $216 million
• Forbes rank: No. 88
• Source of wealth: Samsung
• Country: South Korea

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