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South Korea's impeached leader avoids investigators as court begins meeting to determine his fate

^{Published on 2024-12-16 09:00:40 - Detroit News}
 

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The article from The Detroit News discusses the ongoing political turmoil in South Korea involving the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. Investigators are delving into allegations of corruption and influence-peddling linked to Park's confidante, Choi Soon-sil, who is accused of using her relationship with the president for personal gain. The Constitutional Court is currently reviewing the impeachment, with a decision expected by the end of the month. If the court upholds the impeachment, Park would become the first South Korean president to be removed from office through this process. Meanwhile, public sentiment is divided, with large protests both for and against Park's removal, reflecting deep societal rifts. The investigation has also implicated several high-profile business leaders, including those from Samsung, in a scandal that has rocked the nation's political and business landscapes.

Read the Full Detroit News Article at:
[ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/16/south-korea-impeached-leader-investigators-court-fate/77020329007/ ]

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