SEOUL: The snowballing corruption scandal engulfing South Korean President Park Geun-Hye is affecting preparations for the 2018 Winter Olympics, with sponsors wary the event might be tainted by the fallout, officials said Thursday.

The scandal has focused on Choi Soon-Sil, a long-time friend of the president, who has been charged with fraud and abuse of power.

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