South Korea jails Unification Church leader for bribery
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- A court in South Korea has sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to two years in prison.S1
- Han Hak-ja has been convicted on bribery charges after giving the former first lady several luxury gifts. She has denied any wrongdoing.S2
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South Korea jails Unification Church leader for bribery
A court in South Korea has sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to two years in prison.
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South Korea hands jail term to Unification Church leader
Han Hak-ja has been convicted on bribery charges after giving the former first lady several luxury gifts. She has denied any wrongdoing.
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Published Aug 31, 2026
What to know
- A court in South Korea has sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to two years in prison.S1
- Han Hak-ja has been convicted on bribery charges after giving the former first lady several luxury gifts. She has denied any wrongdoing.S2
Timeline · newest first
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