And influence she did: Soon-sil apparently dictated what clothes Guen-hye would wear, down to what colors on what days. And despite having no security clearance or holding a position in the government, Soon-sil edited many of Guen-hye's speeches, influencing South Korea's public policy. Soon-sil also used her connections with Guen-hye to create two nonprofit foundations that took in nearly $70 million in corporate donations, allegedly for her own personal gain. Soon-sil also is accused of using her influence over Guen-hye to get friends and associates government jobs. … [Read more...] about Was South Korea’s Disgraced Ex-President Controlled by a Cult?
