South Korea's Unification Church leader questioned over political ties

Han Hak-ja arrested on suspicion of violating political fundraising laws

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On Wednesday, prosecutors began the interrogation of Han Hak-ja, head of the organization that used to be known as the Unification Church. (Yonhap via Kyodo)

TETSUYA FUJITA

SEOUL -- South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday began questioning Han Hak-ja, the head of the former Unification Church, over allegations the church had made bribes to Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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