From the Editor
  • Kwon Hyuk-bin founded Smilegate in 2002 and has built it into one of the most successful gaming companies in South Korea.
  • Following a 2008 partnership with Chinese internet giant Tencent, it released its most popular title, CrossFire.
  • Through his Smilegate Foundation, Kwon has established schools in China and Vietnam, providing education in IT, among other subjects.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
51
Source of Wealth
Online games, Self Made
Residence
Seoul, South Korea
Citizenship
South Korea
Marital Status
Separated
Children
2
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Sogang University
Did you know
Kwon's first venture in business was an ill-fated educational software company that he founded but soon tanked.
While in college, Kwon was selected into Samsung's prestigious software program for students.
In Their Own Words

We do not ask for profit share because I think it's my responsibility to return the favor that the society had offered me.

Kwon Hyuk-bin
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