Unification Church Leader Han Hak-ja Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Summary
A South Korean court has sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to two years in prison for political donations and bribery tied to efforts to expand influence under the former Yoon Suk-yeol administration. The court said she helped channel funds to politicians and luxury goods to former First Lady Kim Keon-hee, allegations Han denies.
Key Points
- A Seoul court sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to two years in prison on Monday.
- She was convicted over political donations and bribery linked to efforts to influence the former Yoon Suk-yeol administration.
- The court said funds were provided to politicians through an intermediary and luxury goods were given to former First Lady Kim Keon-hee.
- Han said she had no interest in politics and that subordinates acted without her knowledge.
