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South Koreans rally to impeach President

Saturday, 29 October 2016 6:35 PM [ Last Update: Saturday, 29 October 2016 6:37 PM ]

South Korean protesters hold up signs reading "Step down Park Geun-Hye!" during a candle-lit rally in central Seoul on October 29, 2016. © AFP

Frank Smith
Press TV, Seoul

Clashes have broken out between South Korea’s police and protesters demanding the resignation and impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. The South Korean leader has been accused of using a friend as an advisor on important state matters. The friend is said to have used her influence to give millions of dollars in donations to charities she controls.

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