S. Korean prosecutors say Park Geun-hye colluded for Samsung bribe
06 March 2017 |
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The South Korean special prosecutors office says President Park Geun-hye colluded with her friend Choi Soon-sil to receive bribes from Samsung Group, meant to cement Samsung Chief Jay Y. Lee's control of the business.
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