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South Korea: Unification Church Leader Arrested Over Bribes to Former First Lady

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Unification​ Church Leader Arrested in South Korea Amid‌ Bribery Scandal

Seoul,South Korea – The leader of the controversial Unification Church,Han Hak-ja,has been arrested in South Korea following allegations ⁢of bribery ⁤intended to secure political influence. ⁤The arrest marks the latest development in a widening ⁤scandal that has already seen the former president and ⁢first lady of South Korea face legal repercussions.

Han, 82, the widow of the church’s founder Sun Myung Moon, is accused of orchestrating a scheme to bribe Kim Keon ‌Hee, ‌the ⁤wife of ousted President Yoon⁢ Suk Yeol, with gifts valued at 80 million won (approximately $57,900 USD⁣ or £42,500 GBP). These gifts reportedly included two Chanel handbags and ⁣a diamond necklace.

Han has⁤ vehemently denied the allegations, dismissing them as⁤ “false.” However,

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