'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribery and political funding offenses in South Korea. The case involved the exchange of luxury goods for political favors with the former first lady, Kim Keon Hee.
Why it matters
This case exposes corruption at the highest levels of South Korean politics and highlights the controversial influence of the Unification Church.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Han Hak-ja arriving at a Seoul court for her sentencing hearing on Monday
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