Choi Soon Sil

Former South Korean president named as a witness by court reviewing conviction of Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee

Disgraced former South Korean president Park Geun-hye was named as a witness in the billionaire heir to the Samsung Group's corruption charges.

North Korea's state media publishes report on trial of Park Geun-Hye, calls her 'a pathetic looking b***h'

Pyongyang's state media on Thursday published their first report on the trial of ousted South Korean President Park Geun-Hye two days earlier, calling her an "arch-traitor" and "b***h".

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrested, jailed after long saga

South Korea's disgraced former President Park Geun-hye was arrested and jailed Friday over high-profile corruption allegations that already ended her tumultuous four-year rule and prompted an election to find her successor.

South Korea's top court formally ousts President Park Geun-hye

In a historic, unanimous ruling Friday, South Korea's Constitutional Court formally removed impeached President Park Geun-hye from office over a corruption scandal.

Prosecutor is considering the economic impact of Samsung Chief's arrest on South Korean economy

South Korea's special prosecutor said on Sunday it will take into account the economic impact of whether to arrest Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee in connection with an influence-peddling investigation involving the president.

Samsung influence-peddling scandal: Two senior executives grilled

Two senior Samsung executives on Monday questioned by investigators as they accelerated the probe into allegations surrounding the influence-peddling scandal that has led to President Park Geun-hye's impeachment.

Winter Olympics 2018 contracts clean, insists chief after latest South Korea scandal

Pyeongchang's 2018 Winter Olympics contracts are clean and not "contaminated" by outside factors, the Games' organising chief told Reuters on Tuesday.