The case is tied to the scandal which led to the impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-hye; the special prosecutor's office announced charges against the de-facto Samsung chief, along with four other company executives.
Even though Park Ji-hui was impeached South Korea’s next president will still be dogged by the curse of corruption. To cure this "Korean disease", comprehensive constitutional reform is the only way, including implementation of decentralization and checks and balances, plus direct election of the heads of the major branches of government. In addition, the president must be the final guarantor for all state affairs and the constitution, a duty that shall not end at the end of the term. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
