South Korea President faces impeachment vote

South Korea's embattled President Park Geun-hye is facing impeachment, with lawmakers due to vote today on dismissing her from office. Ms Park is embroiled in a political scandal that has sparked massive protests and calls for her resignation. 

A close confidante, Choi



Soon-sil, is accused of using her connections to Ms Park to gain influence and money. Prosecutors say Ms Park had a considerable role in the alleged corruption, which she has denied. She has also resisted calls to step down, insisting that she would leave the decision up to parliament.