Unification Church Bribery Scandal: Unveiling Political Intrigues

The South Korean Unification Church is at the center of a bribery scandal, as leader Hak Ja Han appeared before prosecutors regarding accusations linked to the entire affair. The controversy surrounds potential business favors sought by the church through bribery involving the wife of the former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The scandal has led to the arrest of Kweon Seong-dong, a lawmaker of the People Power Party, following a court's issuance of a warrant amid concerns of evidence tampering. Hak Ja Han, the widow of the church's founder, denies direct involvement, claiming a former official acted independently.

Further unfolding are allegations of undue influences in politics and the business sector, with significant repercussions in South Korean governance. The investigation marks one of three special prosecutor probes under a new liberal government, scrutinizing the controversial presidency of Yoon.

(With inputs from agencies.)