South Korean tycoon ordered to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record divorce settlement

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A South Korean business tycoon has been ordered to pay his ex-wife $1.87 billion following their divorce, marking the largest such settlement in the country's history. The landmark ruling sets a new precedent for high-value divorce cases in South Korea. The substantial payout reflects the significant assets involved in the separation of the wealthy couple. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the record-breaking scale of the financial award.

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