History of the scandal: How the impeachment drama has unfolded
Eom Da-sol, Park Si-soo / The Korea Times The Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling has stripped Park Geun-hye of her presidency as well as legal shields that have blocked her prosecution and other legal action. The decision makes Park the nation’s first democratically elected leader to be ousted in a widespread corruption and influence-peddling scandal that […]
Park removed as justices unanimously uphold impeachment
The Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye in a historic ruling that will put an end to long-lasting political turmoil and social unrest triggered by a widespread corruption scandal involving Park and her longtime friend Choi Soon-sil. The ruling has made Park South Korea’s first democratically elected president be ousted by […]
President rejects investigation
Cheong Wa Dae disputed, Sunday, the prosecution’s interim investigation results identifying President Park Geun-hye as an accomplice in the corruption scandal involving her confidant Choi Soon-sil. The presidential office claimed the results are based on “imagination and speculation.” It also retracted previous statements, now saying it will refuse the prosecution’s request to question Park. It […]