South Korean Special Prosecutor Orders Unification Church Leader Hak Ja Han to Appear on the 8th

It has been revealed that a South Korean special prosecutor has notified Hak Ja Han, leader of the Unification Church (Family Federation for World Peace and Unification), to appear on the 8th of this month. She is suspected of violating the Political Funds Act, among other charges, and this development has been widely reported by South Korean media.

According to reports, this summons is related to allegations surrounding Kim Keon-hee, wife of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. There are also reports that a former executive of the Unification Church was involved with Ms. Kim through a fortune teller, and the special prosecutor appears to be conducting a broad investigation.

This news has caused a significant stir on Japanese social media, with many users praising the resolute response of the South Korean authorities, expressing sentiments like, 'It's finally happening,' 'Go further!' and 'South Korea is amazing, unlike hesitant Japan.' There are also comments questioning Japan's response, referring to the relationship between domestic politics and the Unification Church, such as 'Unification Church = LDP' and 'Why isn't the Japanese prosecutor moving?'

Hak Ja Han's side has previously sought to lift her travel ban for medical treatment, and there are suggestions that she might avoid appearing due to health reasons. However, this summons indicates that the international pursuit of the Unification Church has entered a new phase, and its developments will be closely watched.

The Context

The Unification Church, formally known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU), was founded by Sun Myung Moon in South Korea in 1954. It has faced numerous controversies globally, including accusations of cult-like practices, mass weddings, and aggressive fundraising tactics. In Japan, its close ties to conservative politicians, particularly the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), came under intense scrutiny after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022. The assassin reportedly harbored resentment towards Abe due to Abe's perceived connections to the Unification Church, which he blamed for financially ruining his family. This event triggered widespread public and media investigations into the church's political influence and its financial dealings in both Japan and South Korea. Hak Ja Han is the widow of Sun Myung Moon and the current leader of the organization. The allegations concerning former President Yoon Suk-yeol's wife, Kim Keon-hee, further highlight the ongoing scrutiny of the church's influence on political figures in South Korea.

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