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S. Korea PM Offers to Resign Amid Bribery Scandal

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South Korean Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo offered to resign Tuesday after becoming caught up in a bribery scandal. Prime Minister Lee has faced allegations he accepted illegal funds from a businessman who committed suicide earlier this month. Just before his death, the businessman, Sung Wan-jong, told local media he had bribed several top government officials, including Lee. Sung was found hanging from a tree in Seoul. In his pocket was a list containing the names of eight officials...

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