South Korea A.I. Billionaire Ordered to Pay More Than Half a Billion Dollars in ‘Divorce of the Century’

In a landmark decision, a South Korean court has ordered Chey Tae-won, the former head of SK Hynix, to pay his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong, $644 million in what's being dubbed the "divorce of the century." Roh had initially sought a much larger sum, arguing for her fair share of the conglomerate's wealth. This ruling sets a significant precedent for wealth distribution in high-profile divorces and underscores the complexities of asset valuation in multinational corporations. The decision not only impacts the personal financial futures of the ex-couple but also reflects broader legal standards in international business disputes.