Jeong Won-ju turned President Han Hak-ja into a “puppet” (2026-06-19)

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Jeong Won-ju turned President Han Hak-ja into a “puppet”—What will be revealed at “President Han’s 30th trial”? (2026-06-19)

On June 17, 2026, the Lay Members Council released the following key information in a statement titled “Regarding Information Sharing and Monitoring Developments Concerning the Selection of the Representative Director of the Segye Ilbo.”

◆ President Han Hak-ja’s personnel decision pending for an extended period

It is reported that while Mr. K (Kim Seon-gyo) and Mr. H (Hwang Seon-jo) were recommended as Representative Directors (President and CEO) of the Segye Ilbo, and President Han Hak-ja had tentatively selected Mr. H (Hwang Seon-jo), the Unification Church leadership failed to announce this decision for an extended period.

President Han Hak-ja is currently receiving treatment at Asan Hospital after being temporarily transferred from the detention center following a “suspension of execution” order; however, she is permitted to meet with individuals unrelated to the case for which she was indicted, and it is reported that she made the decision regarding the Representative Director of the Segye Ilbo after receiving reports.

Nevertheless, the Unification Church leadership failed to make this announcement. We need to examine why this happened.

This is because it suggests that President Han Hak-ja’s instructions and orders may not have been properly carried out—or even have been ignored.

◆ Confirm‎ing the influence of the Jeong Won-ju faction

Although Director Kim Eun-sang was dismissed on May 22, 2026, no successor has been announced; this is believed to be because the Jeong Won-ju faction has been unable to secure a suitable candidate.

1. Forcing through the appointment of Park Jeong-hoon as Representative Director

Through an extraordinary board meeting held on June 16, 2026, the Jeon Won-ju faction publicly announced that Park Jeong-hoon, Executive Vice President for Overall Management, had been tentatively appointed as Representative Director of the Segye Ilbo.

Although the Lay Members Council openly raised concerns about the plan to hasten the replacement of the Segye Ilbo’s Representative Director, Representative Director Lee Gi-shik resigned the following day, on the 18th, and it was announced that Park Jeong-hoon’s inauguration ceremony would take place on the 22nd.

▶ Lee Gi-shik resigned on 18; Park Jeong-hoon’s inauguration of Representative Director of Segye Ilbo on 22; “Statement by Lay Members Council” (2026-06-18)

https://cafe.daum.net/antiuccorruption/ZXsd/1549

18일 이기식 사임, 22일 박정훈 세계일보 대표이사 취임식 및 ‘평신도협의회 입장문’ (2026-06-18)

2. The Replacement of Representative Director Lee Gi-shik

Lee Gi-shik, Representative Director of the Segye Ilbo, was personally appointed by President Han Hak-ja when Jeong Heui-taek (Jeong Won-ju’s younger brother) resigned; he was a person who kept his distance from Jeong Won-ju’s camp.

Consequently, Jeong Won-ju replaced Lee Gi-shik and appointed Park Jeong-hoon, Executive Vice President and a close associate of former Representative Director Jeong Heui-taek, as the new Representative Director.

Through this personnel change, Jeong Won-ju demonstrated that her influence remains as strong as ever.

◆ President Han Hak-ja’s 30th trial — Witness Yoon Young-ho

Yoon Young-ho has been called as a witness for President Han Hak-ja’s 30th trial, scheduled for June 19, 2026, and attention is focused on what he will say during witness examination.

At the 29th trial, President Han Hak-ja stated, “The reason this situation arose is that Director Yoon Young-ho, whom I trusted and valued, fabricated numerous falsehoods representing the Family Federation,” expressing the view that Yoon Young-ho bears full responsibility for the current issue.

In response, Yoon Young-ho is expected to testify regarding the facts surrounding his actions and defend his position.

According to the South Korean Supreme Court’s case search, the next trial for President Han Hak-ja is scheduled for July 10, three weeks from now, and it is highly likely that the court will hold the concluding trial on that same day.

Another point of interest is whether the stay of execution, which expires on June 30, will be extended beyond July.

The outcome of today’s 30th trial for President Han Hak-ja is likely to have a significant impact on the future direction of the trial.

2026-06-19

Choi Jong-keun

[Unification Church Anti-Corruption Monitoring Committee]

*As this document was generated by AI, it may contain typos or mistranslations.

■ [News] Segye Ilbo EVP Park Jeong-hoon tentatively appointed CEO (2026-06-17)

https://cafe.daum.net/antiuccorruption/cRwZ/32

■ Director Kim Eun-sang Dismissed—Shin Dong-mo for Successor? (2026-05-22)

https://cafe.daum.net/antiuccorruption/cRwZ/19

■ Emergence of the “New Four” after Kim Eun-sang’s dismissal (2026-06-09)

https://cafe.daum.net/antiuccorruption/ZXsd/1540

Please note that the following content is the original text prepared by the Lay Members Council and is unrelated to the [Unification Church Anti-Corruption Monitoring Committee]. Members who are interested are encouraged to read this for reference.

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Regarding Information Sharing and Monitoring Developments Concerning the Selection of the Representative Director of the Segye Ilbo

Greetings to all members of the Family Federation Lay Members Council.

Recently, various posts have been circulating primarily on anonymous online message boards and social media regarding the possibility that Park Jeong-hoon, Executive Vice President for Overall Management who previously reported directly to President Jeong ○○, may be appointed as the next Representative Director of the Segye Ilbo, the church’s primary media outlet. Therefore, in order to calmly monitor the facts together with all members, we are sharing the relevant information.

The main content currently circulating online consists of “speculative hearsay” and “concerns” related to the following matters.

Rumors and the current situation regarding personnel appointments:

It is rumored that a closed-door board meeting was held on June 16, and speculation is circulating that a specific individual has been tentatively selected, with an official announcement expected at the shareholders’ meeting on June 22. (However, this is not an official announcement but rather unconfirmed information being circulated as hearsay from internal sources.)

Concerns Regarding Governance and Bias in Personnel Decisions:

Both within and outside the church, questions have been raised regarding the prolonged delay in issuing an official personnel order, despite recent reports that Mr. K and Mr. H were recommended for the position of President of the Segye Ilbo, and that President Han Hak-ja had reportedly tentatively selected Mr. H.

As a result, specific allegations and concerns have emerged that this selection process may be proceeding in a biased manner under the influence of past management or specific networks.

Concerns Among Lay Members:

Amid the current challenges facing the Japanese Church and the difficult providential environment both domestically and internationally, there appears to be a growing sentiment among members that the Segye Ilbo—a public asset built through their sincere dedication and efforts—should be operated with greater transparency and fairness than ever before.

Matters to Watch and Our Position

There have been previous instances of confusion arising during major personnel appointment processes within the church. A recent, representative example is the case where the personnel decision regarding Mr. Shin Dong-mo as Director of the U.S. Cheon Shim Won was changed and subsequently withdrawn after he had been tentatively appointed.

Members who recall such precedents are compelled to watch with deep concern whether the selection of the representative for this media company will proceed transparently—in full accordance with President Han Hak-ja’s intentions and providential justice—without being biased toward specific vested interests or personal connections.

If this selection is not conducted through fair and objective procedures but is instead influenced by private interests, it will not only cause great disappointment to all members who seek to protect the Church’s public assets but may also negatively impact the Church’s credibility in the eyes of the public.

Dear Members,

These matters are not yet official reports or announcements; they are merely allegations and rumors circulating online. Therefore, at this point, nothing can be definitively concluded. Rather than reacting emotionally toward specific individuals or engaging in slander, we need the wisdom to calmly observe whether the procedures are being carried out properly.

The most critical turning point will likely be the shareholders’ meeting rumored to take place on June 22.

On that day, we, the Lay Members Council, must closely monitor from an objective perspective exactly what personnel changes take place and whether governance is established fairly.

Hoping that the Church’s valuable assets will be managed openly and fairly in accordance with President Han Hak-ja’s intentions and in a manner that fulfills the wishes of all members, we will continue to closely monitor official announcements and developments.

At the very least, the Lay Members Council hopes that a leader of faith will become the president of the Segye Ilbo.

Anyone who makes false reports or panders to those in power—regardless of who they are—must be removed without exception.

We ask all members to firmly confirm‎ what President Han Hak-ja’s true intentions are.

2026-06-17

Family Federation for World Peace and Unification Lay Members Council