Chey Tae-won

Chey Tae-won, the billionaire chairman of South Korean tech giant SK Group, has been ordered by the Seoul High Court to pay his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong, 944 billion won (approximately $640 million) in a divorce settlement. This ruling, dubbed the "divorce of the century" by national media, is lower than a previous award of 1.38 trillion won that had faced scrutiny. The case involves the division of marital assets and marks a significant financial outcome in South Korean legal history. Chey Tae-won leads one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, with diverse business interests spanning telecommunications, semiconductors, and energy. The recent court decision brings a high-profile legal battle to a potential resolution, highlighting the substantial financial implications of high-profile divorces involving major corporate leaders.