Seoul court sentences Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to 2 years in prison
Summary
A court in Seoul, South Korea, sentenced Hak Ja Han, leader of the Unification Church, to two years in prison for corruption. She was found guilty of bribery, embezzlement, and destroying evidence related to her gambling activities.Key Facts
- Hak Ja Han is the leader of the Unification Church and widow of its founder, Sun Myung Moon.
- The Seoul Central District Court sentenced her to two years in prison on August 31, 2026.
- Charges include bribing the wife of former conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol and a close politician.
- She was also charged with stealing church funds and destroying evidence in the U.S.
- Former first lady Kim Keon Hee received a prison sentence for accepting luxury gifts from the church linked to political favors.
- Kim Keon Hee’s sentence was increased to four years after additional charges.
- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and removed from office following these controversies in late 2024.
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