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Kim Jung-ju was born on 22 February, 1968 in Seoul, South Korea, is a South Korean businessman. Discover Kim Jung-ju's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?

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Occupation CEO, NXC Corporation
Age 54 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 22 February, 1968
Birthday 22 February
Birthplace Seoul, South Korea
Date of death February 28, 2022
Died Place Hawaii, United States
Nationality South Korea

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Kim Jung-ju Height, Weight & Measurements

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His wife is Yoo Jung Hyun

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Kim Jung-ju Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Kim Jung-ju worth at the age of 54 years old? Kim Jung-ju’s income source is mostly from being a successful CEo. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Kim Jung-ju's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 8.6 billion USD (2020)
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2019

Forbes named Kim in the top five of Korea’s 50 Richest 2018, having an estimated net worth of US$6.8 billion.

Kim is a key figure behind Korea’s first-generation tech wave, launching Nexon in 1994 as a game-developing startup and pioneering the freemium gaming business model. In 2010, he was selected as one of Korea’s Top 100 Leaders in Technology. In 2012, he received the Presidential Award, Tin Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit for his contributions as a distinguished entrepreneur in South Korea.

2016

In 2016, NXC, in conjunction with Nexon and Neople, contributed over US$18 million towards the establishment of Korea's first pediatric rehabilitation hospital, Purme Foundation Nexon Children's Rehabilitation Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. In 2018, Kim established the Nexon Foundation, which continues Nexon's corporate social responsibility activities dedicated to children, and he pledged to donate an additional US$93 million from personal wealth to fund startups and build more children's hospitals. In February 2019, the foundation announced its donation of US$9 million in support of a second children's rehabilitation hospital to be built in Daejeon, South Korea. This hospital, which is expected to complete by 2021, will be the first public children's rehabilitation hospital in Daejeon.

2014

In 2014, Kim joined Collaborative Fund as a Partner. At the time, Collaborative’s Founder and Managing Partner Craig Shapiro welcomed Kim as a “bootstrap” business expert at the firm, as he had built Nexon into a multi-billion dollar business without taking any VC investment. Among other contributions, Kim was interested in helping startups expand their businesses outside the US, stating that localization efforts from an early stage can help brands reach a more global audience. Investments at Collaborative Fund include Lyft, Kickstarter, Quora, Reddit and CircleUp. Kim has also served on the board of Beyond Meat.

2013

Kim's philanthropic endeavors largely support next generation youth, especially in the areas of technology, health and education. In 2013, he established Asia's first computer museum, Nexon Computer Museum on Jeju Island in South Korea. He is known to have collected valuable computer and gaming collectibles for ten years with the goal of opening such museum dedicated to the history of technology.

2011

Kim holds a BS in Computer Science and Engineering from Seoul National University and an MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, where he taught as Adjunct Professor in 2011. He also earned an MFA in Arts Management from Korea National University of Arts.

2009

In 2009, Kim consolidated his and his family’s majority holding of Nexon by establishing NXC Corporation, where he currently serves as CEO. He is known for strategic investments that aren’t limited to gaming companies, and he has acquired firms and invested in various fields. Being an avid Lego fan throughout his life, in 2013 he purchased Bricklink, the world’s largest online marketplace for Lego toys. In 2014, NXC acquired Stokke, a premium children’s furniture manufacturer and later purchased JetKids to join Stokke in 2018. Other acquisitions include Korbit in 2017 and Bitstamp in 2018, both major cryptocurrency exchanges based in South Korea and Europe, respectively. Some of his investments through NXC include SmartStudy, SendBird and OnDemandKorea. In 2019, according to media reports, it was announced that Kim is preparing to sell his controlling stake in NXC Corp for an estimated $9 billion (USD).

1994

Kim founded Nexon in 1994 and served as the CEO until 2005. Under Kim’s leadership, Nexon launched the world’s first graphic massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Nexus: The Kingdom of the Winds and released popular titles such as MapleStory, KartRider, Mabinogi and Dungeon&Fighter. With offices in Korea, Japan, United States, Europe and Taiwan, Nexon services over 100 online and mobile games to over 190 countries. In 2005, the company moved its headquarters from Seoul, South Korea to Tokyo, Japan and went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2011. Nexon is valued at over US$13 billion as of March 2019.