South Korea Scandal: Samsung Hier Lee Jae-Yong A Suspect

Samsung heir-apparent, Lee Jae-Yong, is to be interviewed as a suspect in a corruption scandal surrounding the South Korean President.The firm accused of giving donations to non-profit foundations operated by Choi Soon-Sil, a confidante of President Park Geun-Hye.

The donations were allegedly made in exchange for political support of a controversial merger.

Officials say Mr Lee would face special prosecutors on Thursday.

Lawmakers had voted on December 9, to impeach President Park over the scandal – a decision south Korea’s constitutional court has six months to either uphold or overturn.