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Court Dismisses Lawmaker's, Unification Church Leader's Petitions Against Arrest

  • A Seoul court dismissed the petitions of Rep. Kweon Seong-dong and Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja against their arrests, keeping them in custody for alleged illegal political fund exchanges.
  • Kweon is accused of receiving 100 million won from a former Unification Church official for political favors.
  • Han is accused of assisting Kweon and faces additional charges of gifting luxury items to a former first lady.
  • The court ruled that the requests for release had no cause, citing risks of evidence destruction.
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Family Federation Advises South Korean Court Denies Release of 82-Year-Old 'Mother of Peace' Despite Serious Health Issues -- What Is This Investigation Really About?

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An 82-year-old great-grandmother, frail with serious health issues and revered worldwide as the "Mother of Peace," sits in detention today in South Korea. The court's decision to keep Dr. Hak Ja Han…

The court dismissed the detention review of Han Hak-ja and Kwon Seong-dong over allegations of "political-religious collusion." ※CBS Nocut News changes the world with your reports. Please share any stories about corruption, unfair treatment, accidents, and anecdotes. Email: KakaoTalk: @NocutNews

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