Disgraced South Korean leader goes on trial

South Korea’s ousted president Park Geun-hye went on trial yesterday over a corruption scandal that led to widespread protests.

Two months after being removed from office by a court, Ms Park appeared at the Seoul Central District Court with a badge bearing her prisoner number pinned to her blue trouser suit. She avoided meeting the glance of her longtime confidante and co-accused, Choi Soon-sil.

Ms Park is accused of 18 charges, including bribery, coercion and abuse of power.