Controversial church leader denies bribing ex-South Korea first lady
Summary
The leader of the Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, denied that the church bribed South Korea’s former first lady with expensive gifts. This denial came after she was questioned by prosecutors for nine hours. The church and its practices are under scrutiny, with recent arrests linked to alleged bribery and previous controversies.Key Facts
- Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, denied bribing South Korea's ex-first lady, Kim Keon Hee.
- Kim Keon Hee is accused of accepting luxury gifts worth 80 million won from the church.
- Both Kim Keon Hee and her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, have been jailed.
- Han blamed a former church official for acting independently in offering the gifts; this official has been arrested.
- Han had previously avoided appearing for questioning due to health reasons.
- Kweon Seong-dong, a conservative lawmaker, was also arrested and accused of receiving bribes from the church.
- The Unification Church was founded in the 1950s by Moon Sun-myung and has faced criticism and legal challenges.
- The church has faced international scrutiny and been banned in some countries.
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