South Korea's Park Denies Corruption Allegations

South Korea's impeached president held a rare meeting with reporters Sunday to deny allegations that she colluded with her longtime friend Choi Soon-sil to extort money and favors from Korean conglomerates. It was the first time Park has spoken to the media since being impeached by parliament on December 9. She told the selected reporters the charges against her were "fabrication and falsehood" and that she was "completely framed." "The matter is under...

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