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South Korean prosecutors suspect President Park Geun-hye widely conspired in the crimes of her long-term friend and two former aides.
On Sunday morning Choi Soon-sil was indicted on charges including fraud and conspiring to abuse power. She has known Park for over 40 years. An Chong-bum, a former presidential aide, was also charged with abuse of power. Former presidential secretary Jeong Ho-seong was charged with leaking state secrets to Choi.
South Korea presidents are immune from prosecution except for treason. But observers say pressure on Park to step down will now intensify.
Published Date:2016-11-20