Around the World: Republic of Korea

Chief prosecutor quits

The Republic of Korea's chief prosecutor quit yesterday to take responsibility for leading a graft probe into former president Roh Moo-hyun that was widely criticised after Roh committed suicide.

Roh's death has underscored the deep political divisions in the country's young democracy and has also become a lightning rod for criticism of his conservative successor, Lee Myung-bak, who has tried to undo much of the liberal leader's policies.