Folks, I’m sipping my coffee and reading about the latest divorce drama in South Korea, and I’ve got to say, it’s a wild ride. The ex-wife of billionaire SK Hynix Chairman Chey Tae-won has been fighting for a bigger slice of his fortune, and I’m not surprised, considering the man’s company is making bank with those memory chips. I mean, who wouldn’t want a piece of that action?
It seems like Chey Tae-won and his ex-wife Roh Soh-yeong, who’s the daughter of former South Korean President Roh Tae-woo, split up over 10 years ago. And get this, he announced their marriage was over via a letter to the media – talk about a dramatic exit. Since then, Roh has been fighting for a bigger payout, arguing that her father’s early investment in the company should earn her a bigger share of the fortune.
Now, I’m no lawyer, but it seems like Roh was hoping to get a payout based on the 2026 valuation of Chey’s SK Group, which would have meant billions of dollars. And I can see why she’d want that, given the AI boom that’s been boosting demand for those memory chips. But, bless her heart, the court didn’t quite see it her way, and she was ordered to receive 944 billion won, which is around $644 million. Still a pretty penny, if you ask me.
I’ve got to say, this whole story is just a reminder that when you’re dealing with billionaires and their ex-wives, things can get pretty messy. And I’m not sure what’s more surprising, the fact that Chey Tae-won announced his divorce via a letter to the media, or that Roh Soh-yeong is still fighting for a bigger share of his fortune all these years later. Somewhere in Seoul, I’m sure there’s a team of lawyers who are just thrilled to be working on this case.
In any case, it’s clear that this story is far from over, and I’m sure we’ll be hearing more about it in the coming days. And who knows, maybe Roh Soh-yeong will appeal the decision and try to get an even bigger payout. After all, as they say, “you can’t have too much of a good thing,” right? In conclusion, this divorce drama is a reminder that when it comes to money and power, things can get pretty crazy. And I’m just here for the popcorn, folks – this is better than any soap opera.
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