"The leader of South Korea's controversial Unification Church attended a court hearing in advance of a decision to possibly issue a warrant for her arrest on corruption charges linked to the former first lady, Kim Keon Hee. During the court proceedings on Monday, Han Hak-ja did not answer questions from reporters regarding allegations of bribery as she was pushed in a wheelchair, entering the Seoul Central District Court."
"Han is accused of conspiring with a former church official to give 100 million won ($72,400) to People Power Party representative Kweon Seong-dong in 2022 in exchange for gaining favours for the church if Yoon Suk-yeol won the presidential election that year, which he did. Han is also suspected of gifting luxury bags and a necklace to Yoon's wife, Kim, by embezzling the church's money while seeking favours."
Han Hak-ja attended a court hearing as judges consider issuing an arrest warrant on corruption charges connected to former first lady Kim Keon Hee. She is accused of conspiring with a former church official to give 100 million won to People Power Party representative Kweon Seong-dong in 2022 to secure favours for the Unification Church if Yoon Suk-yeol won the presidency. She is also suspected of embezzling church funds to gift luxury bags and a necklace to Kim. A special prosecutor is investigating allegations that she coordinated the bribes for the church's business interests. Han has denied the jewellery and luxury bag allegations. The court decision is expected imminently.
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