This is only a Democracy for some. For religious minorities it's not a free Country. They are persecuted and judged as something dangerous. Even the constitution says something else.
Constitution of the Republic of KOREA:
Article 20: Guarantees that "all citizens shall enjoy the freedom of religion" and mandates that "no state religion may be recognized, and church and state are to be separated."
Article 11: Strictly forbids any discrimination in "political, economic, social, or cultural life on account of sex, religion, or social status."
And in the Constitution of JAPAN:
Article 20: Guarantees freedom of religion to all and strictly prevents the State from granting religious organizations political privileges or engaging in religious education. It also states that no person may be compelled to participate in any religious act or practice.
Article 89: Further reinforces the separation of religion and state by prohibiting public money from being spent on the use or maintenance of any religious institutions or associations.
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#拉致監禁・強制棄教重大犯罪を当初から深く関与・加担し続ける全国弁連・日本基督教団・脱会屋
Targeting of Religious Leaders in South Korea: Long Pre-Trial Detention Risks Social Exclusion of Religion
South Korea is seeing specific religious leaders and pastors subjected to prolonged pre-trial detention and aggressive raids on churches.
Key Cases (no final convictions yet):
- Pastor Son Hyun-bo (Segero Church, Busan):
Detained since Sept 8, 2025; held for about 5 months (143 days); released early 2026 with suspended sentence.
- Dr. Hak Ja Han (Unification Church):
Detained since Sept 22, 2025 (age 83); held for more than 290 days (over 9.5 months) with several temporary medical releases.
- Lee Man-hee (Shincheonji):
Detained since June 24, 2026 (age 95); held for ~17 days so far.
In addition, many churches and pastors — including Yoido Full Gospel Church — faced aggressive raids and questioning over their political statements and controversial May 18-related remarks.
These forceful searches by special prosecutors under the Lee Jae-myung administration risk fostering the view that "religion itself is the problem in society and we don’t need it to live."
We need to bring attention to the targeting of religious leaders.
@BitterWinterMag A narrative fabricated by the media—one far removed from the facts—spread throughout Japan. In the case of the Family Federation, the judiciary crossed a line that should never have been crossed. Mr. Ogawa has called this “judicial suicide.”
How Japan’s Unification Church Case Went Off the Rails: Attorney Nakayama’s Inside Account https://t.co/JXUP2GkAKg A conversation with critic Eitaro Ogawa reveals how political pressure, media hysteria, and flawed evidence converged to produce a judicial failure.
Japan and South Korea are both prosperous, successful democracies and core American allies -- but both Asian powerhouses have, in recent months, cracked down on religious freedom. https://t.co/sA6AlUmTKC
@DemianDunkley Holy Mother Han, the Mother of Peace, loves God and humanity with the love of a true mother. She has done so throughout her life, and her commitment will never waver. I sincerely hope that the truth will come to light.
BREAKING: Today, prosecutors in South Korea asked the court to sentence Dr. Hak Ja Han to what, at age 83, would effectively amount to the rest of her life in prison.
That recommendation is not the court's verdict. The judges will issue their decision on August 31.
What struck me most today, however, was not the prosecution's request.
It was True Mother's own words.
After decades spent traveling the world advocating peace, reconciliation, and one family under God, she stood before the court and said:
"I have dedicated my entire life to realizing world peace for humanity. I do not seek power through wealth."
She did not speak about revenge. She did not attack her prosecutors or condemn Korea.
She spoke about attending Heavenly Parent, ending war, and leaving a better world for future generations.
Whatever one's opinion of this case, every democracy is ultimately measured not by how it treats the popular, but by how faithfully it upholds due process, fairness, and human dignity when they matter most.
The legal process is not over. The court has yet to rule.
Until then, I will continue praying for truth, for justice, for Korea, and for peace.
(Artwork by Unjin Moon. https://t.co/C6E0k0EjmZ)
#ReligiousFreedom #FaithFreedomPeace