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Coverage dated September 22, 2025

Unification Church leader arrested in bribery case involving former South Korean president’s wife

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Associated Press Seoul (AP) — The 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church was arrested in South Korea early Tuesday as investigators probe allegations that the church bribed the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol and a conservative lawmaker.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    Unification Church leader arrested in bribery case involving former South Korean president’s wife (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    Associated Press Seoul (AP) — The 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church was arrested in South Korea early Tuesday as investigators probe allegations that the church bribed the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol and a conservative lawmaker.

  2. The Guardian

    Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea over bribery allegations linked to former first lady (opens The Guardian)

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    Han Hak-ja, aged 82, is detained after Seoul court hearing over claims she told church officials to bribe wife of then president Yoon Suk Yeol

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Unification Church leader arrested in bribery case involving former South Korean president’s wife | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Associated Press Seoul (AP) — The 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church was arrested in South Korea early Tuesday as investigators probe

  4. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    The Unification Church leader was arrested Tuesday in South Korea over allegations of bribery linked to a former first lady, including luxury gifts, prosecutors said.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Unification Church leader arrested in S Korean ex-first lady bribery case (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Han Hak-ja is accused of ordering the church to bribe former First Lady Kim Keon Hee for favours for the church.

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