박근혜 is a South Korean politician who served as the 11th President of South Korea from 2013 until her impeachment in 2017. She was the first woman to hold the presidency in South Korea and is the daughter of 박정희, a former president who ruled from 1963 to 1979. Her presidency was marked by significant economic policies and efforts to improve relations with North Korea. However, she faced widespread protests and was ultimately impeached due to a corruption scandal involving her close confidante, leading to her removal from office and subsequent legal troubles.