Confidante of deposed South Korea leader jailed for 20 years
(The Guardian South Korea)

Choi Soon-sil, a friend of Park Geun-hye, found guilty of abuse of power, bribery and state meddlingThe former confidante of South Korea´s ousted president Park Geun-hye has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the scandal that brought down Park.Choi Soon-sil, who through her father, a religious figure, became close to Park, was vilified during the nationwide protests that shook Asia´s fourth-largest economy and culminated in Park´s impeachment last year. Related: `Rasputin-like` friend of South Korean president returns amid protests Continue reading...