South Korea corruption scandal

South Korea divided over imprisonment of Samsung heir

The party chief expressed the hope that the case may act as an opportunity for Samsung to become a socially responsible company.

Aug 26, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

Samsung heir found guilty of bribery, sentenced to five years jail

Lee Jae-Yong`s penalty could leave the giant firm rudderless for years and hamper its ability to make key investment decisions.

Aug 25, 2017, 12:52 PM IST

Samsung heir convicted in bribery scandal: A timeline of events

Samsung heir Lee Jae-Yong was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday for bribery, perjury and other crimes.

Aug 25, 2017, 12:49 PM IST

Samsung heir Jay Y Lee convicted in bribery scandal; jailed for five years

The Seoul Central District Court convicted Lee, 49, the vice-chairman of Samsung Electronics, the world's largest smartphone maker, of offences related to the corruption scandal that brought down ousted president Park Geun-Hye. 

Aug 25, 2017, 12:12 PM IST

Samsung heir accused of bribery, perjury as trial opens

The heir to the huge Samsung business empire appeared in court Friday at the start of his trial for embezzlement and perjury, part of a corruption scandal that brought down South Korea`s president.

Apr 07, 2017, 13:17 PM IST

South Korea prosecutors seek arrest of ex-president Park over corruption scandal

South Korean prosecutors sought an arrest warrant on Monday for ousted president Park Geun-Hye, they said, days after questioning her over the corruption and abuse of power scandal that brought her down.

Mar 27, 2017, 09:19 AM IST

Samsung heir denies charges at court hearing

Lee Jae-Yong, 48, was not present at Seoul Central District court for the hearing, and is being held in custody as his giant company -- the world`s biggest smartphone maker -- struggles to recover from a recall scandal.

Mar 09, 2017, 14:43 PM IST

Samsung heir Lee Jae-Yong indicted for bribery, embezzlement

Samsung heir indicted for bribery, embezzlement

Feb 28, 2017, 11:19 AM IST

Samsung scion Lee Jae-Yong summoned again over corruption scandal

Lee Jae-Yong, Samsung Electronics vice chairman and the son of the Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-Hee, has been quizzed multiple times over his role in the scandal that has rocked the nation.

Feb 13, 2017, 17:30 PM IST