A South Korean court on Friday sentenced ousted President Park Geun-hy A South Korean court on Friday sentenced ousted President Park Geun-hye to 24 years in prison in the corruption scandal that led to her removal from office. The Seoul Central District Court convicted Park of bribery, abuse
A South Korean court on Friday sentenced ousted President Park Geun-hye to 24 years in prison in the corruption scandal that led to her removal from office. The Seoul Central District Court convicted Park of bribery, abuse of power, and extortion, in a nationally televised verdict. The court, which also levied a $16.8 million fine, accused Park of conspiring with longtime friend Choi Soon-sil to pressure 18 business groups into donating $72.3 million to two foundations controlled by Choi.
