KRA 237-day investigation by a joint police-prosecution team has concluded with 32 individuals indicted for alleged political interference, tax evasion, and embezzlement by the Shincheonji Church of Jesus and the Unification Church. The report reveals that Shincheonji mobilized approximately 56,472 followers to join the conservative People Power Party between 2021 and 2024, aiming to boost political influence. Meanwhile, the Unification Church's leader, Han Hak-ja, was found to have funneled at least 100 million won in illegal political funds to a former politician and used church resources to purchase luxury items for a former first lady. Han was sentenced to two years in prison for violations of the Political Funds Act and embezzlement. Investigators also uncovered that Shincheonji evaded 7.57 billion won in taxes through shell companies operated under followers' names. The investigation involved raids at 56 locations and interviews with over 200 individuals.
Bias read (Center): The article presents findings from an official investigation without overtly favoring either side. It reports on actions taken by both religious groups without explicit ideological slant. While the content involves politically sensitive topics, the framing remains balanced, focusing on factual legal
