Han Hak-ja will appear before investigators this week after missing three previous appointments. The Unification Church leader cited health problems as the reason for her absence from earlier questioning sessions. Her legal team confirmed she will attend hearings on Wednesday or Thursday instead of the original Monday schedule. Medical records show Han received treatment for heart rhythm problems in early September. Special counsel Min Joong-ki's team had repeatedly summoned the elderly woman for questioning.
Investigators suspect Han orchestrated the delivery of expensive presents to former first lady Kim Keon Hee during 2022. Prosecutors believe church officials provided these gifts in exchange for political assistance from then-President Yoon Seok Yeol. Authorities also allege Han directed a senior church member to give 100 million won to politician Kweon Seong-dong. The payment allegedly sought government support for various church projects. Church representatives maintain that individual officials acted independently without formal organizational approval.
Investigators suspect Han orchestrated the delivery of expensive presents to former first lady Kim Keon Hee during 2022. Prosecutors believe church officials provided these gifts in exchange for political assistance from then-President Yoon Seok Yeol. Authorities also allege Han directed a senior church member to give 100 million won to politician Kweon Seong-dong. The payment allegedly sought government support for various church projects. Church representatives maintain that individual officials acted independently without formal organizational approval.
