| Hi there, Political corruption is not just about election-rigging and weak institutions – it's also about politicians tainted by corruption allegations. This week saw the culmination of some high-profile elections where corruption claims played a part in shaping voters' views. In South Korea, Tuesday's presidential election came about after former president Park Geun-hye was impeached and indicted in a massive corruption scandal. Her political rival Moon Jae-in won the election, with many voters citing the need for a renewed effort to tackle corruption. France elected Emmanuel Macron as its new president. One-time front-runner François Fillon lost out in the first round of voting after his campaign was dogged by claims of misuse of public funds and nepotism. See some of the week's other top corruption stories below. | 
