South Korea raids Unification Church as Kim Keon-hee’s corruption probe widens
South China Morning PostSaturday, July 19, 2025 at 4:00:13 AM
South Korean investigators stormed the Unification Church’s headquarters and a Seoul office as part of a growing corruption probe tied to former first lady Kim Keon-hee. The raid, backed by court warrants, adds to the church’s troubles after its alleged ties to Shinzo Abe’s assassination in 2023. Riot police were seen on-site, signaling the intensity of the scrutiny.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a religious group under fire—it’s a high-stakes political drama with global echoes. The Unification Church, already infamous for its alleged role in Abe’s killing, now faces fresh legal heat in South Korea. The raid suggests deeper corruption networks linking powerful figures, and it could reignite debates about the church’s influence in politics. For South Koreans, it’s another chapter in the saga of elite accountability (or lack thereof). For the world, it’s a reminder of how fringe groups can wind up in the center of geopolitical storms.
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