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South Korean president impeached over a bribery scandal, a decision that could change the political direction of the key U.S. ally
3-9-17
| South Korean president impeached over a bribery scandal, a decision that could change the political direction of the key U.S. ally |
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South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been impeached, with the Constitutional Court upholding a parliamentary motion to dismiss her from office over her role in a corruption and influence-peddling scandal. Park could now face criminal charges.
The scandal that led to the impeachment revolves around Park and her lifelong friend, Choi Soon-sil, who held no official position but turned out to wield huge influence over the president, much more than her official advisers and ministers.
Elections for a new president must now be held within 60 days. |
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