Kim Jung-Ju, a South Korean businessman who founded Nexon, a video game publishing has died. He was the chairman and CEO of NXC Corporation, the holding company of Nexon, and a partner at Collaborative Fund, a New York-based venture capital firm.

As industrious as he was, Forbes listed Kim Jung-Ju in the top five of Korea’s 50 Richest 2018 with an estimated net worth of US$6.8 billion.

He graduated from Seoul National University with a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, where he taught as an Adjunct Professor in 2011.

He also earned an MFA in Arts Management from Korea National University of Arts.

Kim Jung-ju Cause of Death

As Kim Jung-Ju was ongoing depression treatments, his death has been linked to suicide and his team reported that his condition had recently deteriorated.

Kim Jung-Ju Net Worth

In 2007, Kim Jung-Ju was included among Korea’s top millionaires. With a net worth of $590 million, he debuted at number 28 on the list.

When he joined the billionaire’s staff, he achieved yet another milestone. In 2011, he was rated third on the list, with a net worth of $10.9 billion.