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DPK Launches Investigation into Unification Church's Political Ties

12/23/2025

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On December 23, 2025, the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) agreed to investigate the Unification Church's alleged political influence, following a proposal from the opposition People Power Party (PPP).
Political-science professor Ha Sang-bok noted that the investigation seeks to maintain the separation of politics and religion.
The church is under scrutiny after senior official Yoon Young-ho was arrested for allegedly bribing Kim Keon-hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk-yeol, for government favors.
Both Yoon and Kim are in custody; Yoon faces charges related to an attempted martial law in 2024, while Kim is implicated in corruption allegations.

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On December 23, 2025, the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) agreed to investigate the Unification Church's alleged political influence, following a proposal from the opposition People Power Party (PPP).
Political-science professor Ha Sang-bok noted that the investigation seeks to maintain the separation of politics and religion.
The church is under scrutiny after senior official Yoon Young-ho was arrested for allegedly bribing Kim Keon-hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk-yeol, for government favors.
Both Yoon and Kim are in custody; Yoon faces charges related to an attempted martial law in 2024, while Kim is implicated in corruption allegations.