Unification Church Scandal Exposes Deep Corruption in South Korea’s Political Elite
South Korea’s Unification Church leader faces tough questioning amid bribery allegations involving the jailed ex-first lady and a conservative lawmaker, shedding light on corrupt entanglements that threaten national sovereignty and the rule of law.
In a striking demonstration of how influential religious organizations can interfere with political power, Hak Ja Han—the leader of South Korea’s Unification Church—was summoned before special prosecutors this week. The investigation centers on serious accusations that the church attempted to bribe Kim Keon Hee, the wife of disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as well as a staunch conservative lawmaker close to Yoon's circle, Kweon Seong-dong. These allegations outline a disturbing pattern of corrupt collusion aimed at securing business favors and manipulating political outcomes. When Religious Influence Crosses Into Political Corruption The appearance of Han comes after repeated refusals to...
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