Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Unification Church Leader Han Jailed Amid Bribery Probe
The leader of the Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, has been jailed.
She is accused of telling someone to bribe Kim Keon Hee, the former First Lady, for favors for the church's businesses.
The court issued a warrant to detain her to protect evidence.
Kim Keon Hee is also on trial for bribery charges.
The Unification Church has followers worldwide and controls many businesses.
This situation arose after the former President Yoon was removed from office.
The church says it will cooperate with the investigation.
Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja was jailed after a court issued a warrant.
The warrant is related to bribery allegations involving the former First Lady, Kim Keon Hee.
Han is accused of directing a church official to bribe Kim for business favors.
Kim Keon Hee is on trial for charges including bribery.
The court issued the warrant to protect evidence.
- Who
- Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, and Kim Keon Hee, wife of the ousted President.
- What
- Detention of Han related to bribery allegations involving Kim.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- To investigate allegations that Han directed a church official to bribe Kim.
Allegations
Defense
Accusations of Bribery
Allegations
Han Hak-ja directed church officials to bribe the former First Lady.
Defense
Han Hak-ja denies the allegations.
- Person of Interest
- Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church
- Accusation
- Directing a church official to bribe ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee
- Alleged Bribe
- Favors for the church's business interests
- Kim Keon Hee
- Wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol
- Han's Current Status
- Jailed after court issued warrant
- Court Decision
- Issued warrant to protect evidence