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South Korean President Park Geun-hye impeached

Friday, 09 December 2016 6:43 PM [ Last Update: Friday, 09 December 2016 6:43 PM ]

A woman hold a placard reading "Arrest Park Geun-hye" during a small rally following the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye, in central Seoul on December 9, 2016. © AFP

Frank Smith
Press TV, Seoul

South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been impeached by the National Assembly and has relinquished authority to her Prime Minister. Demonstrators have rejoiced over the result. The impeachment says Park has shared state secrets and may have colluded in extorting millions from corporations.

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