South Korean President Park Geun-hye took sole blame Friday for a “heartbreaking” scandal amid rising suspicion that she allowed a mysterious confidante to manipulate power from the shadows. “I feel a huge responsibility [for the scandal] deep in my heart,” Park said, her voice shaking during a high-stakes televised address to the nation. Park is attempting to show the contrition and sense of responsibility that South Koreans demand while re-establishing her tarnished credibility. — President Park Geun-hyeOne national poll had her approval rating at 5%, the lowest for any leader in South Korea's 68-year history. Choi has been formally arrested, and the president's nominee for prime minister, the country's No.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 04, 2016 05:25 UTC