The probe into the graft scandal involving South Korean President Park Geun-hye will not be extended after the country’s acting leader said it has served its purpose.<br /><br /> Park and her longtime confidant have been accused of putting pressure on big businesses to donate to two foundations set up by the president.<br /><br /> Park was temporarily stripped of her powers in December but protesters now want her impeachment to be upheld.<br /><br /> The daughter of a former military ruler, Park has denied wrongdoing, as has her friend Choi Soon-sil.<br /><br /> The special prosecution team has indicted or arrested several members of the political and business elite linked to the corruption scandal, including Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee.<br /><br /> Should the court uphold parliament’s impeachment of Park, the country will hold an election within 60 days of that ruling.<br />
