New York, NY, July 23, 2026 —

Seoul, South Korea – Chey Tae-won, the chairman of South Korea’s SK Group and a prominent figure in the country’s artificial intelligence sector, is involved in a high-profile divorce case that could result in a payout of approximately $1 billion.

The legal proceedings stem from allegations of an affair, with court documents reportedly indicating a relationship with a younger woman. Chey Tae-won’s wife, Roh So-young, has sought a significant portion of his assets in the ongoing divorce settlement.

SK Group, a major conglomerate with diverse business interests including technology, energy, and telecommunications, has seen its chairman’s personal life become a subject of intense public scrutiny. The sheer scale of the potential financial settlement underscores the vast wealth accumulated by Chey Tae-won and the complexities of dividing assets in such high-stakes marital dissolutions.

The court’s decision on the asset division is anticipated to set a precedent, given the substantial figures involved and the prominence of the individuals concerned. Details regarding the specific timeline of the alleged affair and its direct impact on the marital assets were not immediately available.

This development brings a personal matter to the forefront of public discussion in South Korea, touching upon issues of wealth, relationships, and corporate leadership.



Story summarized from the original created by Ariel Zilber on nypost.com, see more information here.

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