Tech Titan Ordered to Pay Ex Wife $644m in Divorce Settlement The recent court ruling that ordered Chey Tae won, chairman of SK Group, to pay his ex wife Roh Soh yeong a staggering 944 billion won (approximately $644 million) in a divorce settlement has sparked controversy and debate about the dark side of South Korea's chaebol system.
At its core, this case highlights the deep seated problems within the country's family owned conglomerates.
These companies dominate the economy and are often accused of cronyism and corruption, with ties to powerful politicians and government officials. The fact that Chey was initially ordered to pay his ex wife 1.