Not having it: Protesters wearing masks of Park (bottom) and her confidante Soon-Sil (top) performing before a candle-lit rally in central Seoul to denounce Park over a high-profile corruption and influence-peddling scandal involving her close friend. — AFP
I CANNOT say I represent all overseas Koreans, but as one of them, I dare say I am embarrassed out of my mind about “Choi Soon-sil Gate.”
In Japan where I am living now, many of my friends want to know what’s going on, especially with the Japanese media, where anything negative on Korea is usually amplified, broadcasting President Park Geun-hye’s inappropriate relations with Choi Soon-sil day and night.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
