South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye has become the country’s first democratically elected leader to be forced from office. Judges unanimously upheld parliament’s decision to impeach Ms Park over her role in a corruption scandal involving her close friend, Choi Soon-sil. She now loses her presidential immunity and could face criminal charges. There have been angry … Read more
Latest: We Blend Our Vision With Truth & Enlightenment South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye has become the country’s first democratically elected leader to be forced from office. Judges unanimously upheld Parliament’s decision to impeach Ms Park over her role in a corruption scandal involving close friend Choi Soon-sil. She now loses her presidential immunity and … Read more
South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye has become the country’s first democratically elected leader to be forced from office. Judges unanimously upheld Parliament’s decision to impeach Ms Park over her role in a corruption scandal involving close friend Choi Soon-sil. She now loses her presidential immunity and could face criminal charges. There have been angry scenes … Read more
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye was fired by the country’s top court on Friday, as it upheld her impeachment by parliament over a wide-ranging corruption scandal. The unanimous decision brought months of political turmoil to a climax and triggers a new presidential election, to be held within 60 days. Park’s actions had “seriously impaired the … Read more
South Korea’s parliament impeached President Park Geun-Hye in December on 13 separate counts stemming from a wide-ranging corruption and abuse of power scandal. When the Constitutional Court considered whether to uphold or overturn her removal they were grouped into five points of contention. Serious breach of any one is sufficient to confirm impeachment, but six … Read more
The trial of Samsung’s de facto head Lee Jae-Yong on a string of corruption charges including bribery and embezzlement has begun in South Korea. Mr Lee was not present at the preliminary hearing, but his lawyer denied all charges on his behalf. The case is linked to a massive scandal that led to the impeachment … Read more
Samsung’s de facto head Lee Jae-Yong has gone on trial in South Korea on charges of bribery. The case is linked to a massive scandal that led to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. Samsung is accused of giving donations to non-profit foundations operated by Choi Soon-sil, a friend of Ms Park, in exchange for … Read more
The political fate of South Korea’s scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye will be decided by the country’s highest court Friday, a spokesman said, when it will rule on whether to confirm her impeachment. Park was impeached by parliament in December over a major corruption and influence-peddling scandal that rocked the nation and prompted millions to take … Read more
Thousands of South Korean protesters held rival mass rallies Saturday over the impeachment of President Park Geun-Hye as judges prepare to rule on the scandal that has rocked the country. Park was impeached by parliament last December over a major influence-peddling scandal that prompted millions to take to the street for months to call for … Read more
South Korea’s special prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday it will charge Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee and four other executives with bribery and embezzlement amid a political scandal that has rocked the country. Lee was arrested on Feb. 17 over his alleged role in the corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye, dealing a … Read more
Samsung’s heir apparent Lee Jae-yong is to be formally indicted on multiple charges including bribery and embezzlement, prosecutors said. The case is tied to the scandal which led to the impeachment of the country’s president, Park Geun-hye. South Korea’s special prosecutor’s office announced the charges against the de-facto Samsung chief, along with four other company … Read more
The heir to the Samsung empire and four other top executives from the world’s biggest smartphone maker were indicted Tuesday on multiple charges including bribery and embezzlement, South Korean prosecutors said. “Special prosecutors today indicted Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jae-Yong… for bribery, embezzlement, hiding of assets overseas… and perjury,” said Lee Kyu-Chul, spokesman for … Read more
South Korean special prosecutors investigating impeached President Park Geun-hye were denied permission to extend their probe and question her in person on Monday amid a graft scandal that threatens to topple her from office. The special prosecutor’s office will make its final indictments before its investigation into the scandal, which has engulfed the highest levels … Read more
South Korea’s president expressed “belated regret” Monday over the scandal that triggered her impeachment, as the Constitutional Court wrapped up hearings on her fate and her supporters screamed threats outside. Park Geun-Hye was elected in 2012 with the highest vote share of any presidential candidate in South Korea’s democratic era. But she was impeached by … Read more
South Korea’s Constitutional Court will hold its final impeachment hearing to rule on the fate of President Park Geun-Hye at the end of the month, Yonhap News Agency reported Wednesday. Park was impeached by parliament in December over a corruption scandal involving her close confidante Choi Soon-Sil and her presidential powers were suspended pending the … Read more
Handcuffed and bound with ropes, the heir of electronics giant Samsung appeared for questioning Saturday over his alleged involvement in the corruption scandal currently engulfing South Korean President Park Geun-Hye. Among other allegations, Lee is accused of paying nearly $40 million in bribes to a confidante of the impeached president to secure policy favours. The … Read more
The billionaire South Korean heir to the Samsung empire has been arrested over $40million bribery claims – and is being held in prison, it has emerged. Lee Jae-Yong, who normally lives in a $4million mansion in the capital Seoul, is being held in a cell with a mattress on the floor after being detained on … Read more
A court in South Korea has approved the arrest of Samsung’s heir apparent Lee Jae-yong, accused of bribery and other charges. The case is linked to a scandal that led to the impeachment of the country’s President Park Geung-hye. Samsung is accused of giving donations to non-profit foundations operated by Choi Soon-sil, a friend of … Read more
The heir of South Korean giant Samsung was arrested Friday as part of a probe into corruption and influence-peddling that caused President Park Geun-Hye to be impeached. “It is acknowledged that it is necessary to arrest (Lee Jae-Yong) in light of a newly added criminal charge and new evidence,” a court spokesman said in a … Read more
Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong is being questioned for a second time as a suspect in South Korea’s biggest political corruption scandal. Prosecutors are expected to decide based on the hearing whether they will seek an arrest warrant for Mr Lee. The firm is accused of giving donations to non-profit foundations run by a confidante of … Read more