political influence
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GwenSouth Korean Church Leader Convicted in Political Contribution Case
Han Junko, the 83-year-old president of the South Korean Church, was recently convicted and sentenced to two years in prison by the Seoul Central District Court. The conviction...
South Korean court opens trial of Unification Church leader over alleged bribes to former first lady
Han Hak-ja, the leader of the Unification Church, appeared in court in Seoul on September 22, 2025, as her trial commenced for allegedly paying bribes to the former...
Unification Church’s ties to Japanese politicians linked to Shinzo Abe’s assassination fallout
The assassination of Shinzo Abe in July 2022 sent shockwaves through Japanese politics, exposing long-standing tensions over the Unification Church’s influence on the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Abe,...
Israeli Pro-Israel Lobby’s Influence in New York Congressional Race Sparks Debate
Claire Valdez, a democratic socialist running for Congress in New York City, raised questions about a new super PAC supporting her opponent, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. Valdez...
Japan’s Ruling Government Faces Crisis Over Unification Church Scandals
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan faces mounting pressure to investigate potential links between ruling party politicians and the Unification Church. Kishida, who ordered a probe into alleged...
South Korea Considers Dissolution of Religious Organization Over Political Intervention Allegations
South Korea is considering the dissolution of the Church of Association, following a directive from President Li Jae Myung during a Cabinet meeting. The president cited Japan’s similar...
Megachurch pastor threatens to end Republicans’ Senate winning streak in Kansas
Megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton has made a bold political statement, warning that the Republican Party’s long-standing dominance in Kansas could come to an end if the party continues...
South Korean Minister Resigns After Accusations of Receiving Payments from Unification Church
The resignation of South Korea’s Minister of Oceans, Chun Jae-soo, has drawn attention to growing scrutiny of ties between political figures and the Unification Church, also known as...
Evangelical Pastors in Dominican Republic Align with PLD Government in Political Support
Evangelical pastors in the Dominican Republic have been accused of aligning with the PLD government, offering their congregations in exchange for political influence. This move has drawn criticism...
