United KingdomA South Korean court has ordered SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife Roh Soh-yeong 944 billion won (£483 million; $644 million) in a high-profile divorce case. The amount is significantly lower than the initial 1.38 trillion won demanded in 2024. The case involves the division of assets between the couple, who were married for 35 years. During the 2024 trial, Roh's legal team argued that Chey benefited from financial support from her father, former president Roh Tae-woo. However, the Supreme Court overturned the decision, ruling that the funds were illegally obtained. The case has drawn significant attention in South Korea, where SK Group is one of the country's largest chaebols. The company, known for its semiconductor division SK Hynix, has seen recent growth due to its role in the AI industry.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the divorce case as a matter of legal and financial dispute, focusing on the court rulings and the background of the parties involved. While the subject involves high-profile individuals and potential political connections (e.g., the ex-wife's father being a former president),
