Key figure in S. Korea scandal appears before prosecutors, apologizes

Key figure in S. Korea scandal appears before prosecutors, apologizes

Choi Soon Sil, a long-time friend of South Korean President Park Geun Hye, appears at the Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office on Oct. 31, 2016, after being summoned for questioning over allegations she played a role in state affairs. Choi was quoted as telling reporters, "Please forgive me. I am sorry. I committed a sin that deserves death." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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