Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Unification Church Leader Questioned in South Korea Bribery Probe
Imagine the leader of a church, Han Hak-ja, is being questioned by police.
They think she may have been involved in a scheme to bribe the wife of the former South Korean president, Kim Keon Hee.
Kim is accused of receiving gifts, like designer bags and a necklace, worth a lot of money, from someone at the church.
The church official who allegedly gave the gifts has been arrested.
Kim is currently detained.
The church says they are sad that one of their officials may have done something wrong, but they deny knowing about the illegal actions.
Han Hak-ja, the leader of the Unification Church, was questioned by prosecutors.
The questioning is part of a probe into alleged bribery of former First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
Kim is accused of receiving bribes, including Chanel bags and a diamond necklace.
Kim has been indicted and imprisoned.
The Unification Church denies involvement but regrets the actions of a former official.
- Who
- Han Hak-ja, leader of Unification Church; Kim Keon Hee, former First Lady
- What
- Questioning of Han over alleged bribery involving Kim
- When
- Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Office of the special prosecutor, South Korea
- Why
- Investigation into bribery allegations involving the former first couple
- Involved
- Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church
- Allegations
- Involvement in bribing the wife of ousted South Korean President
- Accused
- Kim Keon Hee, former First Lady
- Bribes
- 80 million won (approx. $57,958) including gifts
- Church's Response
- Regrets misconduct, denies involvement