Friend of former South Korea leader jailed for three years - Yonhap
Prosecutors had demanded a seven-year jail term for Choi Soon-sil on charges of obstruction of business and links to the former president in order to force a university to give her daughter favours.
Fri Jun 23 2017
Bekas Presiden Korea Selatan didakwa dalam skandal rasuah
Barisan pendakwaraya Korea Selatan mendakwa bekas Presiden negara itu, Park Geun-hye dan Pengerusi Lotte Group Shin Dong-bin.
Mon Apr 17 2017
South Korea court approves warrant to arrest ousted president Park Geun-hye
Park can be held in a cell for up to 20 days while she is investigated over allegations that she colluded with a friend to pressure big businesses to contribute to now-defunct foundations.
Fri Mar 31 2017
Court decides whether to arrest ousted South Korean president Park
She is accused of colluding with a friend, Choi Soon-sil, to pressure big businesses to contribute to foundations set up to back her policy initiatives.
Thu Mar 30 2017
South Korea's acting president declines to extend corruption probe
Hwang says past probes achieved a major goal of the independent counsel act as key suspects and relevant figures were already indicted or investigated enough to decide whether to indict.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
Dozens of protesters surrounded by riot police met Lee, 48, who was wearing a dark coat and navy tie as he arrived at the Seoul Central District Court to attend the hearing.
Thu Feb 16 2017
South Korea prosecutor says to raid presidential office - Yonhap
Special prosecutors are investigating allegations that Park colluded with a friend and aides to pressure big companies to contribute to foundations set up to back her policy initiatives.
Sun Dec 25 2016
South Korea seeks arrest of daughter of Park's friend at centre of scandal
A court issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday for Chung Yoo-ra, the 20-year-old daughter of Choi Soon-sil, Park's long-time friend who is in custody and on trial for fraud and abuse of power.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Impeached S.Korean president to gravely accept parliamentary decision
Park apologised to the people for causing national turmoil because of her lack of virtue and carelessness at a time when the country's security and economy both are in troubles.
Fri Dec 09 2016
S. Korean prosecutors widen investigation into scandal of president's confidante
Investigators raided the homes of two former key aides to the embattled president on alleged involvement into Choi's influence peddling.
Wed Nov 09 2016
South Korea prosecutors raid Samsung Electronics in probe over scandal
South Korean prosecutors raided the offices of Samsung Electronics on Tuesday as part of a probe over a political scandal involving President Park Geun-hye.
Tue Nov 08 2016
South Korean president willing to be probed in corruption scandal
South Korea's embattled president on Friday apologized to the nation over a snowballing political crisis involving a secret aide.
Fri Nov 04 2016
South Korean scandal widens as aide held, minister warns Park risks probe
Justice Minister Kim Hyun-Woong today warns that South Korean President Park Geun-Hye could face a probe.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Prosecutors detain woman at core of S. Korea political crisis
The media has portrayed the 60-year-old Choi as a Rasputin-like figure, who wielded an unhealthy influence over Park and interfered in government policy despite holding no official post.
Tue Nov 01 2016
Friend at centre of South Korea presidential crisis to answer probe
Choi Soon-sil returned to South Korea early on Sunday from Germany to cooperate with prosecutors.
Sun Oct 30 2016