Unification Church leader appeals 2-yr sentence in bribery case

Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja has appealed her two-year prison sentence for bribery and corruption charges, according to legal sources. The 83-year-old was convicted last Monday by the Seoul Central District Court for violating the anti-graft law, the political funds law, and embezzlement. The court found Han guilty of giving a luxury necklace and a Chanel bag to Yoon Suk Yeol's wife, former first lady Kim Keon Hee, in exchange for favors in July 2022.

Additionally, she was convicted of colluding with former church officials to give 100 million won to Rep. Kweon Seong-dong of the People Power Party in January 2022. Special counsel Min Joong-ki's team, seeking a 13-year prison term for Han, has also appealed the court ruling.

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