South Korea's SK Group Chief Ordered to Pay Ex Wife US$644 Million in Record Divorce Case The Seoul High Court has ordered Chey Tae won, chairman of SK Group, to pay his ex wife Roh Soh yeong a record US$644 million in their divorce settlement.
This staggering sum is the largest ever awarded in South Korean history and reflects the vast economic empire that Chey has built over the years.
As chairman of one of the country's largest conglomerates, Chey oversees an empire worth billions, with stakes in industries such as memory chips and telecommunications.