South Korea hands jail term to Unification Church leader — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-hands-jail-term-to-unification-church-leaderContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. South Korea jails Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han for corruptionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-hands-jail-term-to-unification-church-leaderhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-hands-jail-term-to-unification-church-leader#u55808Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:20:33 +0000A South Korean court sentenced Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to two years in prison for corruption and bribery. The ruling stems from a case involving political influence and a luxury bag bribery scandal. The court found Han guilty of bribing officials to exert political influence. This sentencing marks a significant legal setback for the leader of the organization often referred to as the Moonies.Why it mattersThe Unification Church has faced ongoing scrutiny over its political ties and financial practices. The case highlights the intersection of religious leadership and government cor