Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | SK C&C |
Birth Day | December 03, 1960 |
Birth Place | Seoul, South Korea, South Korea |
Age | 62 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Education | University of Chicago (BA & MS) |
Spouse(s) | Soh Yeong Roh (m. 1988) |
Children | 3 |
Hangul | 최태원 |
Hanja | 崔泰源 |
Revised Romanization | Choe Tae-won |
McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oi T'aewŏn |
Net worth: $1.6 Billion (2024)
Chey Tae-Won, also known as SK C&C in South Korea, holds an impressive net worth estimated to be $1.6 billion by 2024. As a prominent figure in the business world, Chey Tae-Won has accumulated his wealth through his extensive involvement in various industries, particularly telecommunications and technology. SK C&C represents his significant contributions to the South Korean economy and has solidified his position as a successful entrepreneur. With his vast fortune and influence, Chey Tae-Won continues to make a significant impact on the business landscape in South Korea and beyond.
Famous Quotes:
As a public figure who must help build up a healthy society, I make these confessions, ready to receive any criticisms and denouncements.
Biography/Timeline
In January 2012, Chey was indicted of embezzling over $40 million from SK companies to cover up trading losses. However, he denies any wrongdoing. In January 2013, Chey was found guilty of embezzlement and was sentenced to 4 years in prison by the Seoul District Court. SK Corporation expressed their Desire to file an appeal. He was pardoned by President Park Geun-hye in August 2015.
Chey is chairman of the South Korean group SK Corporation, the country's third largest conglomerate, with affiliates in Energy, Telecom, chemicals, and other sectors. He attended the University of Chicago as an undergraduate and met his wife there, the daughter of former South Korean President, Roh Tae-woo. The Chey family has deep ties with the University of Chicago as Chey's Father, the founder of the group, as well as his wife and eldest daughter all attended. He is married, has three children, and was incarcerated near Seoul until his pardon in August 2015. They have been separated since September 2011. In December 2015 he announced his intention to divorce.