Han Hak-ja, the leader of the Unification Church, appeared before South Korean prosecutors on September 17, 2025, to face questioning over allegations of orchestrating bribery schemes involving the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and a close political ally. The allegations, which Han has vehemently denied, claim she instructed the church to provide bribes to former First Lady Kim Keon Hee and lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong. Han arrived at the special prosecutor’s office in Seoul, where she underwent more than nine hours of interrogation before leaving in a wheelchair, surrounded by media. She firmly responded “No!” when asked if she had ordered the bribes. The Unification Church has also denied any involvement, calling the accusations “false information” and urging its members to pray for Han rather than hold public rallies. The case is part of a broader investigation into corruption during Yoon’s presidency, which has already led to the indictment of Kim Keon Hee and the detention of Kweon Seong-dong, who is accused of attempting to destroy evidence. Prosecutors have not yet considered issuing an arrest warrant for Han, citing her cooperation during questioning. The scandal has drawn significant attention, given the Unification Church’s controversial history and its global influence.