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Shincheonji

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Religion-politics probe ends with Shincheonji, Unification Church leaders among 32 indicted

Shincheonji leader Lee Man-hee and Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja have been indicted along with thirty other people after an eight-month investigation into alleged political collusion and financial crimes.

2026.8.31

Shincheonji apologizes over mass PPP sign-ups amid investigation

The church’s acting secretary general pledged political neutrality going forward, but did not directly address the ongoing criminal probe.

2026.8.20

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Lee Man-hee, the leader and founder of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on June 24.

Shincheonji leader indicted over forced PPP memberships

Lee Man-hee was indicted under detention on allegations he forced tens of thousands of followers to join the People Power Party to sway key primaries.

2026.7.14

Lee Man-hee, founder of religious sect Shincheonji Church of Jesus, arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on June 24.

Shincheonji founder to face July 24 trial over alleged forced PPP memberships

Prosecutors say Lee Man-hee pressured more than 56,000 church followers to join the People Power Party to influence key primaries and elections.

2026.7.7

Shincheonji leader Lee Man-hee, center, enters the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on June 24.

Shincheonji leader indicted for violating Political Parties Act

Prosecutors say Lee Man-hee forced church members to join the People Power Party as part of an alleged bid to advance church interests.

2026.6.29

Shincheonji leader Lee Man-hee enters the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul for a questioning session before issuance of his detention warrant on June 24.

Shincheonji leader remains behind bars after court denies detention review

The Seoul Central District Court dismissed a request by the leader of Shincheonji Church of Jesus to review the legality of his detention. Lee Man-hee was arrested after he allegedly coerced church members to join the People Power Party (PPP) between 2021 and 2024.

2026.6.28

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Shincheonji

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Shincheonji apologizes over mass PPP sign-ups amid investigation

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Shincheonji leader indicted over forced PPP memberships

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Shincheonji leader indicted for violating Political Parties Act

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