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S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges

A South Korean court on Friday decided to extend the detention of impeached President Park Geun-hye who has been in custody and stood trial over corruption charges including bribery.

<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-03/31/c_136171921.htm" target="_blank">S. Korea's ex-president Park arrested following impeachment over corruption scandal</a>

Former President Park Geun-hye of South Korea was arrested early Friday as a Seoul court approved the request from prosecutors following her impeachment earlier this month over a corruption scandal embroiling her.

<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-03/30/c_136171360.htm" target="_blank">S.Korean court ends longest-ever hearing on warrant to arrest ex-president Park</a>

A South Korean court on Thursday ended the longest-ever hearing here on a warrant to arrest former President Park Geun-hye, who was impeached earlier this month.