In South Korea, Samsung's heir apparent Lee Jae-yong has been placed under arrest who is accused of bribery and other charges. The case is linked to a scandal that led to the impeachment of the country's President Park Geung-hye.<br/><br/>Samsung is accused of giving donations to non-profit foundations operated by Choi Soon-sil, a friend of Ms Park, in exchange for government favours. Mr Lee and the Samsung Group deny any wrongdoing.