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SK chairman Chey Tae-won ordered to pay record divorce settlement
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Updated ·Main source · Nikkei Asia
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Chey Tae-won, Roh Soh-yeong
Seoul, South Korea
July 24, 2026
Original reports
A South Korean court ordered Chey Tae-won to pay 944.4 billion won ($643.9 million) to his wife.
The ruling puts financial pressure on the tycoon who controls SK Hynix.
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A South Korean court ordered Chey Tae-won to pay 944.4 billion won ($643.9 million) to his wife. The ruling puts financial pressure on the tycoon who controls SK Hynix.