Ex-South Korea president decries corruption trial as `political revenge`
(The Guardian South Korea)

Deposed president speaks out as defence team resigns in protest at her treatment, and international lawyers appeal to UNPark Geun-hye, the deposed South Korean president, has denounced her bribery and corruption trial as `political revenge` after her entire legal team resigned in protest against her treatment in detention.Speaking publicly for the first time since her trial began six months ago, Park told a hearing at the Seoul central district court on Monday: `I was supposed to be released today, but the court issued another arrest warrant ... I can´t accept its decision.` Related: From president to prisoner: Park Geun-Hye`s new life behind bars Continue reading...