![S. Korean court confirms 20-year term for ex-president Park S. Korean court confirms 20-year term for ex-president Park](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61610597240_ParkGeunhye.jpg)
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 Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee given five-year jail sentence for bribery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/61503650522_LeeJaeyongSamsun.jpg)
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 calls for execution of ex-South Korea leader over 'assassination' plot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81490923494_ParkGeunhye.jpg)
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 Korea charges ousted leader Park and Lotte chief with bribery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81490923494_ParkGeunhye.jpg)
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 South Korea court approves warrant to arrest ousted president Park Geun-hye](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81490923494_ParkGeunhye.jpg)
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 Korea prosecutors seek arrest warrant for ousted president Park](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490066489_ParkGeunhye.jpg)
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 South Korea's Park apologises, promises cooperation in graft probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490066489_ParkGeunhye.jpg)
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 'Family blooper' goes viral after Korea expert's kids crash BBC interview](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41489633679_BBCinterview.jpg)
'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 summon Park for questioning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41489394224_ParkHeunHye.jpg)
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 South Korea - Cheers and tears as President Park ousted](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41489401254_SouthKoreaPolitics.jpg)
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 TIMELINE - South Korea's impeached President Park Geun-hye](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61489114397_ParkGeunhye.jpg)
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 Samsung Group chief to be charged with bribery, embezzlement amid scandal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61487225519_JayYLee.jpg)
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 chief Lee arrested in corruption investigation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51484134663_JayYLee.jpg)
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 seek to search South Korean president's office - Yonhap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81486086524_ParkGeunhye.jpg)
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 Samsung chief staves off arrest, but prosecutor keeps chasing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51484811468_JayYLee.jpg)
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