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Han Hak-ja Faces 13-Year Sentence | South Korea News
An 83-year-old Unification Church leader, Han Hak-ja, faces serious charges in Seoul for allegedly gifting luxury items—including a Chanel bag and necklace—to former First Lady Kim Keon Hee in 2022, allegedly to secure political favors. Prosecutors seek a 13-year sentence, arguing the act violates constitutional separation of religion and politics. She’s also accused of funneling 100 million won ($66,000) to politician Kweon Seong-dong in early 2022 to influence support for President Yoon Suk Yeol; Kweon was already convicted and jailed for accepting the funds, losing his parliamentary seat…
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