# Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644 million in divorce settlement

A prominent tech billionaire has been ordered by a court to pay his ex-wife $644 million in a divorce settlement, one of the largest such awards on record. The case underscores the immense personal wealth in the tech industry and the legal battles that can arise from high-profile marriages. The settlement amount reflects the couple's long marriage and the tech executive's substantial assets.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg68jky65eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:30:58 GMT

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/tech-billionaire-ordered-pay-645m-ex-wife-south-koreas-divorce-century) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:54:03 GMT