South Korea’s Political Shake-Up: Minister Resigns Over Alleged Bribes From Unification Church
South Korea is once again facing a political storm.
On Thursday, Oceans Minister Chun Jae-soo tendered his resignation after being accused of receiving illegal funds from the Unification Church, a controversial religious movement long linked to political influence and high-level lobbying.
The allegations claim that Chun accepted 30 million won (USD $20,500) in cash and luxury watches between 2018 and 2020—donations reportedly funneled through the church’s leaders, including global chairman Yun Young-ho, who was questioned by investigators earlier this week.
The scandal comes at a time when South Korean politics is already volatile. Public frustration is growing amid intense media scrutiny of both ruling and opposition camps, with some lawmakers across party lines allegedly connected to the church’s financial network.
🔥 A Cult-Like Church With a Long Political Shadow
Founded in 1954 by Sun Myung-moon, the Unification Church has amassed millions of followers and billions in assets across education, construction, media, and charity foundations.
The movement has also been tied to figures like Japan’s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose assassin claimed the church had financially ruined his family — sparking fresh political investigations both in Japan and Korea.
In South Korea, the church has cultivated influence for decades, participating in state events, contributing to public institutions, and maintaining indirect ties with political families—including the nation’s former First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
🇰🇷 Resignation to Prevent Political Damage
President Lee accepted Chun’s resignation, with government leaders stating that stepping down was necessary to ensure the administration could continue its work “without faltering.”
Chun denies wrongdoing but said he would not allow the controversy to distract from pressing national issues.
The resignation also follows a separate probe into alleged ties between a “religious group” and politicians — language widely interpreted as referencing the Unification Church.
⚖️ A Broader Accountability Debate
Justice Minister Lee reiterated that institutions, corporations, and religious groups must all face sanctions if they breach constitutional boundaries, signaling more intense scrutiny ahead.
Chun’s departure may be only the beginning.
With investigations widening and public anger rising, analysts say South Korea may be heading toward another wave of political realignment — one shaped by transparency demands, anti-corruption movements, and the lingering influence of powerful religious networks.
Politikanta Minute will continue monitoring the developments.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro Arrested: A Global Shockwave of Power, Politics, and Plot Twists
Brazil was shaken this week after former President Jair Bolsonaro was arrested over an alleged plot to escape house arrest—just hours before a massive rally planned by his supporters. Federal police stormed his home early morning, claiming his ankle monitor was tampered with and that the former leader posed a flight risk.
Bolsonaro, a major political figure and ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has long been at the center of Brazil’s most divisive political storms. Now he faces a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted of attempting to overturn the democratic process in 2022.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes, a name now echoing across
Brazil, ordered the preemptive arrest. According to him, Bolsonaro’s camp was preparing confusion, chaos, and possibly an escape amidst crowds that were expected at a protest led by his son. Bolsonaro denies all wrongdoing.
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The arrest triggered mixed reactions—rage from supporters, cheers from critics, and global concern as Brazil enters a tense political moment ahead of its 2026 elections.
Supporters vow to defend him, calling him a “martyr”, while detractors call the arrest proof of “pathetic illegal initiatives.” The political battlefield is heating up, and once again Brazil is showing the world how high-stakes politics looks in real time.
And as we Filipinos know very well—
When courts, politics, and power collide… the truth becomes the battleground.
Kung sa Pilipinas may mga haters ang Agila, sa Brazil may sarili rin silang bersyon.
