Park Geun-Hye 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 office and is the daughter of Park Chung-hee, a former president who ruled South Korea from 1961 to 1979. Her presidency was marked by significant economic policies and a focus on national security, particularly regarding North Korea. However, she faced widespread protests and criticism over a corruption scandal that ultimately led to her removal from office and a subsequent prison sentence.