Talk about a power wedding! On October 13, SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won’s (최태원) daughter, Chey Min-jung (최민정, 33), tied the knot with U.S. Marine officer Kevin Huang (황장빈, 34) in a lavish ceremony at the Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul. The event drew an impressive guest list, including some of the most powerful figures in South Korea’s business world.
The Big Day
The wedding, which took place at 1 p.m. at the luxurious Vista Hall, was a star-studded event, attracting around 500 guests, including top business executives from Samsung, LG, and CJ, as well as close family members. The ceremony, lasting three hours, was unique in many ways—there was no officiant, and proceedings were conducted simultaneously in Korean and English.
One particularly poignant moment came when the couple, who both share a military background, held a moment of silence to honor Korean and U.S. veterans. Both Min-jung and Kevin served in their respective countries’ armed forces—a connection that brought them closer.
A High-Profile Guest List
Among the notable attendees were Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong (이재용), LG’s Koo Kwang-mo (구광모), and other major corporate figures from Hanwha, Hyundai, and GS Energy. It wasn’t just a gathering of business elites though—politicians and even a few celebrities like actor Jung Joon-ho (정준호) were spotted in the audience.
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong is attending the wedding of Min-jeong, the second daughter of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, held at the Vista Hall of the Walkerhill Hotel in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 13th. /News 1
Family Dynamics
In a rare appearance together, Chey Tae-won (최태원) and his ex-wife Noh So-young (노소영), director of Art Center Nabi, were both present at their daughter’s big day. This was the first time they’ve shared a public moment since their high-profile divorce earlier this year, which made headlines for their $10 billion property settlement.
Despite the complexities, the mood remained celebratory as the couple exchanged vows. Min-jung entered the ceremony solo, while both the bride and groom delivered personal messages to their guests.
The Couple’s Story
Min-jung, who has an impressive background of her own—studying business at Peking University and serving in South Korea’s navy—met Kevin while they were living as neighbors in Washington, D.C. Kevin, born in Indiana, is a Harvard and Stanford MBA graduate who’s currently serving as a U.S. Marine officer. The couple’s shared military experiences played a big part in their connection, leading to their now iconic “moment of silence” for fellow veterans during the ceremony.
What’s Next
After their wedding, Kevin is expected to return to active duty with a role in the U.S. Special Forces’ logistics division, while Min-jung will continue to support her family’s business empire.
It’s not every day that a wedding attracts this much attention—especially one with such significant ties to both South Korea and the United States. This high-profile union is sure to continue making waves in the business world and beyond.
