Story highlights Denmark asks South Korea for formal extradition request, official says

Daughter Park confidante Choi Soon-sil arrested Sunday in Denmark

(CNN) The daughter of the woman at the center of South Korea's presidential corruption scandal has been arrested in Denmark after months in hiding, according to special prosecutors.

An arrest warrant was issued for Chung Yoo-ra -- daughter of Choi Soon-sil -- in December for alleged interference of business.

Choi was a friend and informal adviser to South Korean President Park Geun-hye, and has been described as a Rasputin-like character to the leader.

Chung was taken into custody Sunday night in the northern Danish city of Aalborg by North Jutland Police and appeared in court Monday. She was remanded in custody for four weeks.

Danish authorities said they have asked the South Korean Ministry of Justice to send a formal extradition request.

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