Aides to Korean 'Rasputin' testify to her power
She had say over President Park's wardrobe, speeches and top appointments
Seoul
FRIENDS and associates of the woman at the heart of a corruption scandal engulfing South Korean President Park Geun-hye told a hearing on Wednesday that her influence extended to everything from Ms Park's wardrobe to senior appointments.
The impeachment-threatened Ms Park has been accused of letting long-time confidante Choi Soon-sil meddle in a wide range of state affairs, and of ordering aides to leak confidential documents to Choi, who has no official title or security clearance.
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