Milestones

INDICTED. Chung Mong Koo, 68, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Company, one of South Korea's most powerful conglomerates; on charges of embezzlement and misappropriation of corporate funds; in Seoul. Prosecutors allege that Chung set up a slush fund of more than $100 million to buy political influence and illegally transferred money from strong Hyundai affiliates to support at least one weaker one. Authorities are also investigating whether Chung abused company funds to boost the holdings and management control of his son, Chung Eui Sun. The senior Chung last month denied any wrongdoing; Hyundai Motor has declined to comment on the...