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30-year jail term sought for ousted S Korean president

South Korean prosecutors have sought a 30-year jail term for former president Park Geun-hye, who was ousted last year amid a corruption scandal.
World • 27 Feb 18

Samsung leader given 5-year jail sentence for bribery

The billionaire head of South Korea's Samsung Group, Jay Y Lee, has been jailed for five years for bribery after a six-month trial over a scandal that brought down the president.
Business • 25 Aug 17

South Korea's new president sworn in

South Korea's new president Moon Jae-in has taken the oath of office and begun his five-year term.
South Korea • 10 May 17

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