k-entertain5/27/2026
[김기영] The Extraordinary Success Story of the 600-Passenger Elevator Tycoon
Specialty elevator expert Kim Ki-young recently appeared on the EBS program 'Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door', where he shared his remarkable life story and business achievements. Known for developing the world's first 600-passenger ultra-large elevator, which is valued at 9 billion KRW per unit, Kim revealed how a pivotal 10-minute meeting with former President Park Chung-hee at the age of 17 changed the trajectory of his life. Beyond his technical innovations, the broadcast showcased his vast influence, including international invitations to Kremlin banquets, and his personal passion for equestrian sports, for which he even acquired a general construction company to design and build his own large-scale horse riding facility.


