South Korea Court Gives Unification Church Leader Jail Sentence for Bribery The recent two year prison sentence handed down to Unification Church leader Han Hak ja for bribery and political funding crimes is a rare instance of accountability for the church.
The conviction stems from her involvement in providing money to politicians and luxury gifts to former first lady Kim Keon Hee through an intermediary, with the Seoul Central District Court finding that Han was aware of these transactions.
The case highlights the difficulties in policing relationships between powerful organizations and politicians.