Investigators detect evidence Shincheonji sect also forced memberships of DP
Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. A police-prosecution task force (TF) has questioned people with knowledge of the case amid suspicions the nonmainstream sect pressured its followers to join the DP to help gain authorities' approval for the conversion of its properties into religious facilities, according to the sources. In the event the alleged action was aimed at meddling in the DP's primaries or elections, those responsible could face charges of violating the election law, the TF has said.
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- ▪In the event the alleged action was aimed at meddling in the DP's primaries or elections, those responsible could face charges of violating the election law, the TF has said.
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Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK Investigators detect evidence Shincheonji sect also forced memberships of DP KIM, SEONGHUN All News 16:31 July 24, 2026 This will let Google show Yonhap news articles that match or are related to your search Add Yonhap as a preferred source on Google SHARE Facebook X Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. LIKE SAVE PRINT FONT SIZE ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG ABCDEFG SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Investigators have widened the scope of their probe into allegations involving the Shincheonji Church of Jesus after detecting evidence that suggested its followers may have also been forced to join the ruling Democratic Party (DP), in addition to the main…
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