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Former President Park Geun-hye was convicted and sentenced Friday in a corruption scandal. Park, who says she's a victim of "political revenge," has one week to appeal.

North Korea sent a musical delegation to South Korea for the Winter Olympics last month. This weekend, South Korean performers will head north for the first time in more than a decade.

North Korea sent a musical delegation to South Korea for the Winter Olympics last month. This weekend, South Korean performers will head north for the first time in more than a decade.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un reportedly visited China in his first trip abroad since taking power. Also, Marcia Coyle of National Law Journal previews a Supreme Court gerrymandering case.

The visit to Beijing was Kim Jong Un's first foreign trip since taking power in 2011, and it follows North Korea's recent agreement to hold talks with the leaders of South Korea and the United States.

The visit to Beijing was Kim Jong Un's first foreign trip since taking power in 2011, and follows North Korea's recent agreement to hold talks with the leaders of South Korea and the United States.

Lee's arrest comes just a year after the impeachment of his successor, Park Geun-hye, over corruption allegations of her own. Both former presidents are now in jail.

Many South Koreans are reacting with cautious optimism. But politicians seem more confident. "We will see major changes in the next two months," South Korean President Moon Jae-in told his cabinet.

Beijing worries it will be marginalized from a potential U.S.-North Korea diplomatic process.

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un asked President Trump to talks, in an invitation conveyed by South Korean officials. The White House press secretary said the president will accept the invitation.