Who is Dr. Hak-ja Han Moon?
She never sought a life of luxury.
More humble and modest than anyone, she was a woman who always dreamed of world peace.
Anyone who witnessed her sincere devotion would be struck with admiration.
This is an quote from Dr. Han's autobiography.
"The church was always bustling with members, and days when I and my husband could spend time alone together were exceedingly rare. "
"Even so, the two of them would sit facing each other and talk at length about what should be done and how, for the sake of the world."
"Shall we have something to eat now?"
"When a church member's voice prompted them to glance at the clock, it was often already two or three in the afternoon. "
"Even though lunchtime had long passed, neither of them had so much as thought about eating.I felt keenly that there was much I would need to take on in the future — that not only Korea, but the entire world, needed the warm hand we would extend."
"Starting with my eldest daughter, Jin, children were born one after another. "
"But the house they lived in was not only cramped — it was a cold, Japanese-style dwelling, and my health deteriorated after giving birth."
"At a young age, I came to suffer from ailments caused by childbirth."
"Yet no matter how difficult the circumstances, I embraced them fully, found joy within them, and lived happily."
"I never once forgot the hand of God working behind the scenes."
Source : Peace of Mother
South Korea's Push to Dissolve Unification Church Echoes Communist Tactics in a Democratic Nation
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on December 2, 2025, directed the Ministry of Government Legislation to review the dissolution of religious foundations accused of political interference, implicitly targeting the Unification Church. Citing violations of church-state separation, Lee warned during a State Council meeting that such actions could undermine constitutional order and incite conflicts. This directive draws parallels to Japan's recent dissolution orders against similar groups, but it also raises alarms about authoritarian precedents in a democratic society.
Historically, the systematic dissolution of religious organizations for political control has been a hallmark of communist regimes, where faith is often viewed as a threat to state ideology. Below is a list of key examples, illustrating how these actions were used to enforce atheism, suppress dissent, and consolidate power—tactics now surfacing in democratic South Korea, prompting questions about the erosion of freedoms:
Soviet Union (1917–1991): Under Lenin and Stalin, decrees stripped churches of property and legal status, leading to mass executions of clergy (over 100,000 by 1938) and forced mergers, like the suppression of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in 1945, to eliminate ideological rivals.
People's Republic of China (1949–Present): The CCP outlawed sects like Yiguandao in the 1950s and unleashed the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976), destroying temples and persecuting millions to align society with Maoist purity. Today, groups like Falun Gong remain banned as "heterodox" threats.
Albania under Enver Hoxha (1944–1991): Declaring the first atheist state in 1967, the regime closed all religious sites, executed clergy, and banned practices to forge communist unity, lifting restrictions only in 1990.
North Korea (1948–Present): The Kim regime eradicated Christianity post-1945, destroying churches and imprisoning believers to prioritize the Juche ideology and personality cult, with state-controlled facades for propaganda.
Cambodia under Khmer Rouge (1975–1979): Pol Pot's forces dismantled Buddhism, killing monks and minorities in a genocidal purge to erase "old culture" and build an agrarian utopia.
While these communist states justified suppression as ideological necessity, Lee's initiative in democratic South Korea—framed as protecting constitutional principles—highlights a troubling convergence. Critics argue it risks mirroring authoritarian control, potentially chilling religious expression in one of Asia's vibrant democracies. As the review proceeds, observers watch closely for safeguards against overreach.
Source: https://t.co/N8spceyj7z
December 1. The Mother of Peace is on trial. We are in the court building now. I’m here with my wife Yumiko, Dr. Jenkin’s couple. DR. KHK, @pastormarkburns, @pastorlocke, and many supporters.
TM, WJ and YYH are here. Judge and lawyers are going through their opening procedures. Now the prosecutor is reading out the indictments. They use a ppt with a large screen. The court rooms here are small. Only room for about 40 ppl inside. I believe we have already filled two overflow rooms with supporters. I believe what is most on everyone’s mind today is whether or not the judge will allow the Mother of Peace out on bail.
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My heart is deeply stirred as I prepare to return to Korea. What is happening to Dr. Han and Rev. Son is not only unjust, it is a violation of basic human rights and an attack on the very soul of religious freedom.
Dr. Han is an eighty two year old woman who has spent her life serving God and serving her nation with grace. When President Trump survived the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, she wrote him a heartfelt letter filled with prayer and compassion. President Trump personally wrote her back, thanking her for being what he called the Mother of Peace. Not a political criminal. Not a threat. A mother of peace. Yet today she sits behind bars when she should be home, surrounded by love, released on bail at the very least. There is no reason an elderly woman should be treated this way. It is wrong.
Rev. Son has done nothing but preach Jesus and the love of God. His ministry has lifted thousands. The Segero Church has stood for values that honor the living God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. There is no crime in loving your country and loving your God. There is no crime in preaching the Gospel of peace.
Even Rev. Billy Kim, the legendary interpreter for Rev. Billy Graham, a man in his nineties who has spent his entire life spreading the message of hope, is now being harassed and threatened. This reveals the heart of the problem. When a government is willing to intimidate its most senior and respected pastors, something spiritual is at stake. Something moral is at stake. This is not of God.
These actions shame the principles of freedom. They silence the voices that have carried the Gospel across generations. They create fear where faith should be allowed to flourish. This is a human rights violation. This is persecution. And the world needs to know.
I am coming back to Korea to stand for truth. To defend religious freedom. To speak for those who are being silenced. To fight for the release of Dr. Han, who poses no threat. To stand with Rev. Son and the Segero Church, who desire nothing but a nation rooted in faith and righteousness. I refuse to be silent while men and women of God are treated as criminals for simply preaching the Gospel.
The Bible says that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. And liberty must be defended. Justice must be demanded. And the people of faith must not stand alone.
Korea, hear me clearly. The world is watching. And we will not stop speaking. We will not stop praying. And we will not stop fighting until Dr. Han and Rev. Son are free.
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Robert Kittle, an American pastor who spent five decades as a missionary with the Unification Church, is speaking out against what he calls unprecedented religious persecution in South Korea.
In this interview at the Korean Christian Leadership Conference (KCLC), he specifically addresses the pre-trial detention of 82-year-old Dr. Hak Ja Han, a globally recognized peace advocate who has worked alongside religious leaders worldwide for decades.
Kittle, who recently returned to the United States after his missionary work, questions why South Korean authorities are keeping an elderly grandmother with health complications in detention rather than under house arrest, calling the treatment "unheard of" for a modern democracy.
South Korea, long considered a beacon of religious freedom in Asia and a key US ally, has been conducting raids on churches and detaining religious leaders without presenting clear evidence of wrongdoing.
The detention of Dr. Han, known to her followers as "True Mother," represents a particularly troubling escalation - she's been held since September 2025 on vague charges of financial misconduct, despite her age, health conditions, and the fact that her passport has been confiscated, making flight risk claims questionable.
International religious leaders and human rights advocates are increasingly concerned that these actions represent a systematic targeting of religious organizations that the current government views as political opponents.
How can South Korea, once hailed as a model of faith and religious freedom in Asia, justify raiding churches and detaining religious leaders like Dr. Han without clear evidence—especially when the charges appear politically motivated and the individual’s health is at serious risk?
@Jaemyung_Lee
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Newt Gingrich has a new op-ed out in Korea and Rev. Dunkley shares a way to help Mother before her trial, on today’s Quick Connect.
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South Korea is experiencing an unprecedented crackdown on religious freedom that should alarm anyone who values democratic principles. Since the election of President Lee Jae-myung in June 2025, special prosecutors have systematically targeted religious leaders and organizations perceived as opposing the government.
The 82-year-old Dr. Hak Ja Han, a globally recognized peace advocate, was arrested on September 22nd without clear evidence, while Pastor Sun Hyun Bo of one of Korea's largest Presbyterian churches was detained for allegedly supporting conservative candidates. Government forces have raided major religious institutions including the Yeouido Full Gospel Church and Far East Broadcasting, yet months later, no concrete evidence of wrongdoing has been presented.
This pattern of arrests without evidence, combined with proposed laws that could imprison citizens for five years for criticizing China, represents a dangerous shift away from democratic values.
What makes this particularly concerning for the international community is that South Korea has long been considered a bastion of democracy in Asia, protected by American military presence and upheld as a model of religious freedom.
The systematic targeting of religious leaders - from elderly peace advocates to prominent pastors - mirrors tactics used by authoritarian regimes to silence dissent and consolidate power. International religious leaders like Pastor Mark Burns and Prophet Samuel Radebe have traveled to Korea to protest these injustices, recognizing that when religious freedom falls in one democracy, it threatens freedom everywhere.
The raids, arrests, and media campaigns against faith communities aren't just isolated incidents - they're part of a coordinated effort to reshape Korean society.
At what point do we stop calling it justice—and start calling it religious persecution?
December 1 is approaching fast, and we must arrive in Korea strong.
This fight is about faith, freedom, and protecting the Mother of Peace.
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A longtime Unification Church member from Finland shared a heartfelt testimony about Dr. Hak Ja Han, the 82-year-old leader of Unification Church detained in Seoul since September 2025 on charges without evidence.
Recalling her 1999 visit to Helsinki—where she delivered a speech on the "road of mankind" that inspired 500 attendees despite logistical challenges—the speaker described how Han's vision of peace at individual, family, and global levels profoundly shaped his life and community. He recounted a divine dream that convinced a reluctant coordinator to organize the event, underscoring Han's perceived spiritual influence.
The testimony, delivered amid ongoing interfaith rallies for her release, highlights the personal devotion Han inspires among international followers, many of whom view her detention as disproportionate given her age and health issues (including recent surgeries).
Stories like this humanize the debate over religious figures' roles in politics: Han's global peace work—through organizations like the Universal Peace Federation—has bridged divides, yet her case raises questions about accountability versus persecution in a democracy scrutinizing minority faiths.
Looking at yet another clear proof of who Dr. Hak Ja Han truly is, can we conclude that her detention makes no sense and that South Korea has reached the point where religious leaders are being treated in a democracy that is clearly facing turmoil in balancing accountability and persecution?
#ReleaseTheMotherOfPeace #HakJaHan #ReligiousFreedom #UnificationChurch #PeaceAdvocate
🔥A call for faithful, joyful courage: no more silence.
🕊️ We must stand with Dr. Hak Ja Han, The Mother of Peace and fulfill the promise we made to Heaven.
❤️Thank you, Chicago Family Church, for embracing us with such love.
Here is my full sermon ⬇️
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TOKYO JAPAN: Making friends with the Man Behind the Mask! A conversation with a Japanese You-tuber who seems to have an objective view of the Family Federation in Japan. Looking forward to meeting him again.
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Thursday afternoon (November 13) in Gwanghwamun, the Organizing Committee of the World Interreligious Clergy Peace Rally for Religious Freedom held a press conference before King Sejong’s statue.
Leaders such as Pastor Thomas Barrett, Patriarch Chrysostom Shelley, Archbishop Sulanch Lewis, Anne Lalo, Pastor Seo Jin-woo, and many others joined over 50 representatives from Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Catholicism, Donghak, and Confucianism — all standing together to support religious freedom and the release of Dr. Hak Ja Han.
A rare and moving display of interfaith unity. 🙏✨
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#GodsDreamOneFamily
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