South Korea’s special prosecutor delays until Monday (January 16) a decision on whether to seek a warrant to arrest Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee, a suspect in an influence-peddling investigation involving President Park Geun-hye, citing the gravity of the case. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports. Continue reading
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After impeachment of South Korean president, anti-Park rallies resume
South Korean protesters mount a massive candlelight rally after the impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-hye over an influence-peddling scandal and urge the constitutional court to approve the impeachment.
New era for Global trade gets underway at APEC
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Lima from November 19-20 will take place just two weeks after the election of Donald Trump affirming his protectionist trade policies, and killing off any chance for a U.S. pivot to Asia through TPP. One expert says the result will be a heightened profile for Asia in Latin America.