South Korea’s Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo has offered to resign after facing accusations of accepting bribes. President Park Geun-hye has not said if she will accept Mr Lee’s resignation, but has expressed sympathy for him.Mr Lee denies accepting 30 million won ($27,700; £18,600) in illegal campaign funds in 2013, but has come under pressure to stand down. Under South Korean law, politicians cannot accept more than 100,000 won in contributions.
South Korea PM offers to resign
