South koreas prosecutor says indicts former top park aide ex minister

According to recent news reports, South Korea's Prosecutor's Office has announced that it has indicted former top aide to President Park Geun-hye, Choi Soon-sil, and former Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kim Chang-ryeol, on charges of corruption and abuse of power.

Choi Soon-sil, who is the daughter of a late influential businessman, was accused of using her close relationship with President Park to influence government decisions and amass wealth. She was arrested in November 2016 and has been in custody since then.

Kim Chang-ryeol, who served as Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism from 2013 to 2015, was accused of accepting bribes from Choi Soon-sil in exchange for favors.

The indictment comes after a lengthy investigation and a series of high-profile trials that have shaken the country's political establishment. President Park Geun-hye was impeached in December 2016 and is currently facing trial on charges of corruption and abuse of power.

The indictment is seen as a significant step towards bringing those responsible for the corruption scandal to justice. However, it is likely to be a long and complex process, with many more individuals and organizations implicated in the scandal still facing investigation and potential prosecution.

The scandal has had far-reaching consequences for South Korea, including the resignation of President Park Geun-hye, the impeachment of the Prime Minister, and widespread protests and calls for reform.