Founder's Divorce Hearing Concludes in 12 Minutes
First Hearing in Divorce Lawsuit Between Kwon Hyuk-bin and His Spouse The Seoul Family Court’s Family Division 3, presided over by Judge Jeong Dong-hyeok, held the first hearing for a divorce lawsuit filed by Lee, the spouse of Kwon Hyuk-bin, 51, who is the chairman of Hope Studio and founder of Smilegate Group. This marks the third year since Lee initially submitted the divorce petition in November 2022. The hearing took place in a closed session, starting around 5:03 p.m. and lasting approximately 12 minutes. Following the trial, Lee’s legal team met with reporters to provide some insights into the proceedings. They stated, “There were no specific discussions, and we summarized the key issues for how to proceed.” They also mentioned that details regarding the grounds for fault could not be disclosed, adding that Kwon’s side is seeking the dismissal of the divorce. In response to Kwon’s claim that Lee did not substantially participate in the management of the company, Lee’s repres...