A joint investigation by prosecutors and police in South Korea has cleared Democratic Party Rep. Chun Jae-soo, a Busan mayor candidate, of bribery allegations linked to a broader Unification Church scandal.

Tetsuya Yamagami, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, responded to a written interview with NHK, stating that the incident would not have occurred if the Unification Church did not exist.

A Japanese high court has upheld an order for the dissolution of the controversial Unification Church, also known as the 'Moonies', following a district court's decision last year.

Japan's Unification Church, known for its links to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is facing dissolution and will be compelled to return 'coercive' donations.

Following the dissolution order for the Unification Church and the start of liquidation, the Japanese government will support victims by publicizing procedures at consultation centers to ensure appropriate compensation.

A Japanese court has upheld an order to dissolve the Unification Church, also known as the Moonies, which came under scrutiny following the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The Tokyo High Court is set to rule on whether to issue a dissolution order for the Unification Church, following issues of high donations and spiritual sales. If ordered, liquidation procedures would begin immediately.

Unification Church leader returns to behind bars after temporary release over health issues  Yonhap News Agency

One month after the Unification Church received a dissolution order in Japan, liquidation procedures are underway, with members unable to use church facilities and former executives reportedly considering a new organization.

Investigators are questioning a former oceans minister in connection with a bribery case that has been linked to the Unification Church.

The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, commonly known as the Unification Church, has been registered as dissolved in its corporate records, leading to the suspension of worship services for its members across various locations.

Shoichi Hori, the former chairman of the Japanese branch of the former Unification Church, issued a statement on the 4th regarding the dissolution order. He stated that he will sincerely cooperate with the liquidation process and intends to continue religious activities in the future.

Following the dissolution order for the Unification Church in Japan, the appointed liquidator announced a one-year period for victims to report damages, aiming to allow more people to come forward.

A Japanese high court on Wednesday upheld a dissolution order for the Unification Church as requested by the central government on the grounds that it unlawfully solicited financially ruinous donations from its members. While the group can still appeal to the Supreme Court, the order by the Tokyo High Court will take immediate effect, with the controversial organisation losing its status as a religious corporation with its associated tax advantages and liquidation procedures to begin. Under...

The Unification Church, a controversial South Korea-founded religious group, is set to return to court in Japan to fight a liquidation ruling, following its connection to the 2022 assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

Followers of the Unification Church are considering establishing a new organization, potentially without legal status, to continue their practices, accept donations, and manage funds.

The Unification Church has filed a special appeal with Japan's Supreme Court, challenging the Tokyo High Court's dissolution order. Despite the appeal, the dissolution order remains in effect, and liquidation procedures will continue unless the Supreme Court overturns the decision.

Following the dissolution order for the Unification Church, Japan's Justice Minister Hiraoka announced that legal aid services will actively provide information and support for victims.

Editorial: Full-scale relief for victims needed after order to dissolve Unification Church  毎日新聞

Japan's Supreme Court has ratified the order to dissolve the Unification Church, controversially known as the 'Moon Sect,' following accusations of financially ruining its followers through abusive donations and questionable commercial practices.

The high court on Wednesday upheld a lower court’s decision last year that stripped the group of its status as a religious organization.

The Unification Church's compensation committee has announced it has refunded approximately 30 million yen to 5 individuals, with 316 people having filed claims related to high donations and spiritual sales. This comes ahead of a Tokyo High Court decision on the church's dissolution.