100K Peaceful Protesters Hit Seoul’s Streets To Call For Prez’ Resignation

Those protests sprung up while the Western world was fretting over the US election; at the same time, Park found herself embroiled in one of the craziest political scandals in recent memory. 

Seriously, this one just gets wilder as it goes along.

It’s alleged that Park gave long-time friend Choi Soon-sil access to classified government documents and even let her edit speeches, despite her complete lack of government credentials.

Not only that, but Choi is accused of embezzling funds from a series of South Korea’s largest companies, and she’s currently under arrest for charges of fraud and abuse of power.

Why would Park stick by her mate through all of that? Well, Park was a devotee of Choi’s father, who ran a legitimate religious cult. As such, detractors believe her allegiances lay with Choi first, and with South Korea second.

Faith in Park’s leadership tanked, along with her poll numbers. Park has issued apologies for this entire drama, and she says she’s prepared to face investigation, but the masses outside the presidential Blue House just want her gone.

#Seoul plaza right now. Mass protest against president #ParkGeunHye could see half million protesters, say local media pic.twitter.com/scPLL8tTMg

— Elise Hu (??? ?) (@elisewho) November 12, 2016

Investigators have announced they’re deepening their search, so watch this very vocal space.