S. Korean court confirms 20-year term for ex-president Park
South Koreas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 20-year prison term for former President Park Geun-hye over bribery and other crimes.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee given five-year jail sentence for bribery
Lee had paid bribes in anticipation of favors from then president Park Geun-hye, according to a landmark ruling by a Seoul court, which also found him guilty of hiding assets abroad.
Fri Aug 25 2017
North Korea calls for execution of ex-South Korea leader over 'assassination' plot
North Korea said on Wednesday it has issued a standing order for the execution of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye and her spy chief.
Wed Jun 28 2017
South Korea charges ousted leader Park and Lotte chief with bribery
South Korean prosecutors on Monday charged ousted president Park Geun-hye and Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin with bribery.
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
South Korea prosecutors seek arrest warrant for ousted president Park
South Korean prosecutors said on Monday they will seek an arrest warrant for ousted president Park Geun-hye, which would see her held in a cell for up to 20 days while being investigated.
Mon Mar 27 2017
South Korea's Park apologises, promises cooperation in graft probe
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye apologised to the country on Tuesday as she arrived at prosecutors' offices for questioning.
Tue Mar 21 2017
'Family blooper' goes viral after Korea expert's kids crash BBC interview
Robert Kelly had been speaking to the BBC via Skype about the impeachment of president Park Geun-hye, when his daughter marched confidently into his home office.
Thu Mar 16 2017
South Korean prosecutors summon Park for questioning
South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday ordered ousted president Park Geun-Hye to appear before them for questioning in connection with the corruption scandal.
Wed Mar 15 2017
South Korea - Cheers and tears as President Park ousted
A supporter of South Korean President Park Geun-hye cries during a rally opposing her impeachment near the Constitutional Court in Seoul.
Mon Mar 13 2017
TIMELINE - South Korea's impeached President Park Geun-hye
Park, 65, becomes the country's first democratically elected leader to be ousted from office.
Fri Mar 10 2017
Samsung Group chief to be charged with bribery, embezzlement amid scandal
Lee was arrested on Feb. 17 over his alleged role in the corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Samsung chief Lee arrested in corruption investigation
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led parliament to impeach South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Special prosecutors seek to search South Korean president's office - Yonhap
Special prosecutors in South Korea plan to execute a search warrant on President Park Geun-hye's office on Friday.
Fri Feb 03 2017
Samsung chief staves off arrest, but prosecutor keeps chasing
A South Korean court on Thursday dismissed an arrest warrant against the head of Samsung Group, amid a graft scandal that has led to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye.
Thu Jan 19 2017