The Supreme Court of South Korea annulled billionaire Chey Tae-won's obligation to pay 1.38 trillion won to his ex-wife, the case being retried due to a calculation error.

The case, dubbed "the divorce of the century", has attracted national attention, highlighting the link between economic power and South Korean justice. The court identified a "calculation error" in the evaluation of the common assets and ordered the case to be retried, which began in 2015 after Chey acknowledged a child from an extramarital relationship. The initial decision in 2024 included a secret fund of 30 billion won, but the Supreme Court ruled that it cannot be considered part of the common property, being associated with illegally obtained bribes. Although Chey was exonerated from paying the huge sum, he will have to pay a child support of 2 billion won.