Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja sentenced to two years in prison
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Han Hak-ja, South Korean court
Seoul, South Korea
August 31, 2026
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A South Korean court sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to two years in prison. The charges involve political funding and bribery offenses. The offenses were linked to alleged efforts to influence the administration of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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