Skip to main content
South Korea: Park to be quizzed by prosecutors
Protesters mass to condemn manipulation scandal

PARK GEUN HYE’S presidency could be on the skids after prosecutors confirmed yesterday that they will question her tomorrow or Wednesday over allegations of power manipulation.

This would be the first time a sitting South Korean president has been questioned by prosecutors.

Ms Park, who has 15 months of her term to run, is accused of allowing shadowy long-time confidante Choi Soon Sil to manipulate power from behind the scenes.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
Similar stories
People watch as strong waves batter Basco, Batanes province, northern Philippines as Typhoon Ragasa affects the area, September 22, 2025
Round-up / 22 September 2025
22 September 2025
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (centre) arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025
South Korea / 9 July 2025
9 July 2025