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South Korean Tech Titan Ordered to Pay $644 Million in Divorce Settlement

July 24, 2026

Summary

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won was ordered by a South Korean court to pay his ex-wife Roh Soh-yeong 944 billion won ($644 million) in a record-setting divorce settlement. The decade-long dispute, dubbed the 'divorce of the century,' involved money, romance, and corruption.'

How coverage differs

  • Left: $644 million payment to Roh Soh-yeong as a ‘divorce Left-leaning outlets highlight the 'divorce of the century' involving tech titan Chey Tae-won and the staggering $644 million settlement awarded to his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong. They emphasize Roh's failure to secure a larger share of the AI boom, framing the outcome as a significant financial event in South Korea.
  • Center: South Korean tech titan's record divorce settlement captivates the nation Center outlets report on the record-setting divorce settlement, highlighting the unprecedented $644 million award to the ex-wife of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won. They focus on the financial magnitude of the court's decision, presenting it as a significant legal and monetary event in South Korea.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • South Korea A.I. Billionaire Ordered to Pay More Than Half a Billion Dollars in ‘Divorce of the Century’
  • Tech titan’s ex-wife fails to win greater share of AI boom in decade-long ‘divorce of the century’ - CNN

Center

  • Ex-Wife in South Korea’s ‘Divorce of the Century’ Awarded $645 Million
  • Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
  • South Korea’s SK Group chief ordered to pay ex-wife US$644 million in record divorce case

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