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South Korea Scandal: Samsung Heir Lee Jae-Yong A Suspect

Samsung heir-apparent, Lee Jae-Yong, is to be interviewed as a suspect in a corruption scandal surrounding the South Korean President. The firm is accused of … Continue reading South Korea Scandal: Samsung Heir Lee Jae-Yong A Suspect


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China, Samsung Note 7, Global RecallSamsung heir-apparent, Lee Jae-Yong, is to be interviewed as a suspect in a corruption scandal surrounding the South Korean President.

The firm is accused of giving donations to non-profit foundations operated by Choi Soon-Sil, a confidante of President Park Geun-Hye.

The donations were allegedly made in exchange for political support of a controversial merger.

Officials say Mr Lee would face special prosecutors on Thursday.

Lawmakers had voted on December 9, to impeach President Park over the scandal – a decision south Korea’s constitutional court has six months to either uphold or overturn.