Key developments in South Korean presidential crisis
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korean President Park Geun-hye’s impeachment Friday is a stunning fall for a leader who convincingly beat her liberal opponent in 2012 to become South Korea’s first female president.
She was brought down by claims that she helped a confidante extort money and favours from companies and manipulate state affairs — allegations that emerged only in the last few months.
The prime minister assumes her duties while the constitutional Court decides whether to remove her from office.
Here’s a look at key developments in the explosive saga: