[1] As of December 2024[update], Forbes estimates his net worth at US$1.24 billion, making him the 27th richest person in South Korea.
[1] Lee went to Kyungbock High School and received his bachelor's degree from Korea University.
[3] He started his career at Citibank in 1983, and joined the family business at CheilJedang in 1985 at the request of his grandfather.
[1] In 2014, Lee was sentenced to jail for four years and a fine of 26 billion won for tax evasion and embezzlement.
[5][6] In 2021, his net worth was estimated by Forbes as US$1.34 billion, making him the country's 37th richest person.