South Korea court gives Unification Church leader jail sentence for bribery

CrimeHan Hak-ja gets 2-year term, allegedly sought influence with former president YoonUnification Church leader Han Hak-ja on Aug. 31 arrives for a sentencing hearing in Seoul on allegations of bribery and political funding. © ReutersAugust 31, 2026 15:26 JSTSEOUL (Reuters) -- A South Korean court on Monday sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to a combined two years in prison over political funding and bribery offences tied to alleged efforts to cultivate influence with former President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration.