South Korea prosecutor says to raid presidential office - Yonhap
Reuters
December 25, 2016 14:47 MYT
December 25, 2016 14:47 MYT
A supporter holds a portrait of South Korean President Park Geun-hye during a protest opposing her impeachment near the constitutional court in Seoul, South Korea, December 17, 2016. REUTERS
South Korea's special prosecutor investigating a corruption scandal involving President Park Geun-hye said on Sunday it had no choice but to raid the presidential offices, Yonhap News reported.
Special prosecutors are investigating allegations that Park colluded with a friend, Choi Soon-sil, and aides to pressure big companies to contribute to foundations set up to back her policy initiatives.
Prosecutors say they need access to the presidential offices as part of their investigation. The office has denied access.
Park has immunity from prosecution as long as she is in office even though her powers are suspended.
Yonhap gave no further details.