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South Korea: Growing protests demand President Park’s resignation
Thousands of South Koreans take to the streets of Seoul to demand President Park Geun-Hye step down on November 26, 2016 in South Korea. (Read the full story here)
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Approval ratings for South Korean President Park Geun-hye have dipped into single digits since the accusation that she allowed her confidante, Choi Soon-sil, who does not hold an official government post, view confidential documents and presidential speeches. (Read the full story here)
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In the face of cold and snow, demonstrators filed into the streets of Seoul to protest the growing scandal that has engulfed the presidency. (Read the full story here)
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Although she has apologized, Park has resisted the public pressure to resign. (Read the full story here)
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Riot police and protesters engaged in a shoving match as the protesters attempted to march toward the presidential Blue House. (Read the full story here)
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In a country of 50 million people, organizers of Saturday's protest called for 2 million to hit the streets. (Read the full story here)
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Park is due to leave office in February 2018 and cannot run in the presidential election in December next year. (Read the full story here)
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Her resistance to resign has infuriated her critics, who have questioned her judgment. (Read the full story here)
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The scandal isn't the only reason many are asking her to step down. (Read the full story here)
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The country's stagnating economy and the Sewol ferry sinking, which killed more than 300, have also contributed to growing dissatisfaction. (Read the full story here)