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The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja, 83, to two years in prison on Monday for violating the Political Funds Act and the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act in connection with alleged efforts to influence the former South Korean administration.

The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja, 83, to two years in prison on Monday for violating the Political Funds Act and the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act in connection with alleged efforts to influence the former South Korean administration.

The court found Han guilty of providing 100 million won ($73,000) in illegal political funds to former People Power Party lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong in January 2022 and funneling 144 million won in donations to PPP-affiliated lawmakers through multiple smaller contributions.

The court found Han guilty of providing 100 million won ($73,000) in illegal political funds to former People Power Party lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong in January 2022 and funneling 144 million won in donations to PPP-affiliated lawmakers through multiple smaller contributions.

Han was also convicted of providing then-first lady Kim Keon Hee with two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace worth approximately 80 million won ($57,900) in 2022. Earlier this year, Kim received a four-year prison term at an appeals court for accepting the luxury goods.

Han was also convicted of providing then-first lady Kim Keon Hee with two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace worth approximately 80 million won ($57,900) in 2022. Earlier this year, Kim received a four-year prison term at an appeals court for accepting the luxury goods.

Despite the verdict, Han remained out of custody because the Seoul court had accepted her request to suspend her arrest on health grounds until Sept. 2. The special prosecutor had sought a 13-year prison term for Han.

Despite the verdict, Han remained out of custody because the Seoul court had accepted her request to suspend her arrest on health grounds until Sept. 2. The special prosecutor had sought a 13-year prison term for Han.

The Unification Church said it could not accept the ruling and would appeal, while also apologizing for causing public concern. A joint police-prosecution investigation separately seized 26 billion won ($19 million) from safes belonging to Han and indicted 32 people across two religious groups.

The Unification Church said it could not accept the ruling and would appeal, while also apologizing for causing public concern. A joint police-prosecution investigation separately seized 26 billion won ($19 million) from safes belonging to Han and indicted 32 people across two religious groups.

Founded in 1954 by Han's late husband Moon Sun-myung, the church claims 10 million followers worldwide and faced renewed scrutiny in Japan after the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. A Tokyo court last year revoked the church's legal status in Japan.

Founded in 1954 by Han's late husband Moon Sun-myung, the church claims 10 million followers worldwide and faced renewed scrutiny in Japan after the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. A Tokyo court last year revoked the church's legal status in Japan.

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The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja, 83, to two years in prison on Monday for violating the Political Funds Act and the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act in connection with alleged efforts to cultivate influence with a former South Korean administration.

The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja, 83, to two years in prison on Monday for violating the Political Funds Act and the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act in connection with alleged efforts to cultivate influence with a former South Korean administration.

Founded in 1954 by Han's late husband Moon Sun-myung, the Unification Church claims 10 million followers worldwide and faced renewed scrutiny in Japan after the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. A Tokyo court last year ordered the revocation of the church's legal status in Japan.

Founded in 1954 by Han's late husband Moon Sun-myung, the Unification Church claims 10 million followers worldwide and faced renewed scrutiny in Japan after the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. A Tokyo court last year ordered the revocation of the church's legal status in Japan.

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