South Korea prosecutors expect to question impeached leader soon | Inquirer News

South Korea prosecutors expect to question impeached leader soon

/ 02:53 PM February 07, 2017

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean prosecutors say they expect to interview President Park Geun-hye this week over her alleged involvement in a political scandal that toppled her from power.

Park was impeached by Parliament in December over allegations that she let her longtime confidante Choi Soon-sil interfere in state affairs and extort money from businesses.

Park, who has immunity from prosecution while in office, has said she’s willing to undergo questioning.

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Prosecution spokesman Lee Kyu-chul said Tuesday that Park’s questioning is expected to take place “around Feb. 10.” He did not elaborate.

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Prosecutors have tried to search Park’s presidential compound twice, but her aides rejected the requests, citing a law that can block searches in areas with official secrets.

The Constitutional Court is deliberating about whether to formally unseat her.

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