Scandal scrutiny snares former aide

Prosecutors say accused has been indicted on collusion charge as finance minister vows to keep economy 'strong and stable'

South Korean prosecutors said on Sunday that they have indicted a former senior aide to impeached President Park Geun-hye in their investigation into the massive political scandal that led to Park's downfall, local media reported.

Prosecutors in Seoul indicted Cho Won-dong, a former senior presidential secretary for economic affairs, for allegedly colluded with Park in an unsuccessful attempt to force the vice-chairman of a Seoul-based conglomerate to quit, Yonhap news agency reported.