Court holds arrest warrant hearings for ex-Shincheonji officials over suspected ties to PPP (opens original article in a new tab)

A Seoul court held arrest warrant hearings for three former Shincheonji officials accused of forcing followers to join the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) between 2021 and 2024. The officials are suspected of influencing PPP primaries to impact presidential and parliamentary elections. The investigation team believes over 50,000 Shincheonji members joined the PPP as a result.

• A Seoul court held arrest warrant hearings for three former Shincheonji officials over suspected ties to the PPP
• The officials are accused of forcing followers to join the PPP between 2021 and 2024
• The investigation team believes over 50,000 Shincheonji members joined the PPP as a result
• Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee was questioned over suspicions of involvement