“6-month suspension” on Pastor Han and protest rally on 18th (2026-08-15)

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Association imposed “6-month suspension” on Pastor Han In-soo in the end—Nonsan Church members to hold protest rally in front of Association on the 18th (2026-08-15)

It is reported that, despite protests by Nonsan Church members demanding the revocation of Pastor Han In-soo’s suspension, the Association in the end imposed a “6-month suspension” on him in accordance with its original policy.

As a result, the rift among members at the Nonsan Church over the Association’s personnel decision is expected to deepen further.

During the August 9 worship service, while members who support the Association’s decision held their service in the sanctuary, many members opposed to the personnel decision reportedly held their own worship service and meeting at a separate location.

Even though Senior Pastor Park Jeong-ho, who has been appointed as the acting pastor of the Nonsan Church, will assume the duties of the church pastor for the next six months, many members who consider Pastor Han In-soo’s suspension to be unjust are expected to continue holding worship services and gatherings at a separate location.

◆ The controversial “6-month suspension”—Why members’ interest and participation are needed

Amid claims that the Association’s 6-month suspension of Church Pastor Han In-soo is unjust, the interest and participation of many members are needed to demand a responsible response from the Unification Church leadership, including Cheonshimwon Director Lee Gi-seong.

Believers of Nonsan Church are scheduled to hold a protest demonstration at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, in front of the Association’s headquarters in Cheongpa-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

At this rally, they are expected to demand the withdrawal of the suspension and disciplinary action against Pastor Han In-soo, as well as to convey the believers’ stance regarding the Unification Church leadership’s recent handling of President Han’s trial.

1. Pastor Han In-soo’s July 26 sermon, cited by the Association as the reason for the suspension

In his sermon on July 26, 2026, Pastor Han In-soo harshly criticized the Association leadership’s response and the series of issues recently occurring within the Unification Church.

The Association has cited this sermon as the basis for the suspension and disciplinary action. We ask all members to review the actual content of the sermon directly and judge for yourselves whether this disciplinary action is appropriate and justified.

Below is the full text of Pastor Han In-soo’s sermon, as posted on YouTube, along with a summary and key excerpts.

▶ Full Video (50 minutes)

https://youtu.be/stpZFziA2uI?si=tpNcrGtINlY2BD7

▶ Summary and Key Points (14 minutes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT4PVagRReI

2. Video posted on YouTube showing the August 6 protest visit and demonstration by Nonsan Church members at the Association

On August 6, members of the Nonsan Church, in opposition to the suspension of Pastor Han In-soo, visited the Association to protest.

Footage capturing the protest at that time has been posted on YouTube.

▶ Video of the August 6 protest demonstration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CYIFL43IJg

◆ August 18 protest demonstration in front of the Association—What will the Nonsan Church members choose?

It is reported that members of the Nonsan Church plan to hold a protest demonstration in front of the Association at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, and have already filed a notice of the gathering.

This rally may serve as an opportunity for the believers to publicly express their views not only on the disciplinary issue involving Pastor Han In-soo but also on the Association’s personnel policies, decision-making processes, and the leadership’s accountability.

Particular attention is focused on how many believers opposed to Pastor Han In-soo’s suspension from duty and six-month suspension will participate, as well as what stance the Association will take regarding this rally and the believers’ demands.

We hope that this protest rally will not only convey the believers’ voices to the Unification Church leadership but also serve as a catalyst for dialogue to resolve the ongoing conflict with the Nonsan Church.

2026-08-15

Choi Jong-keun

[Unification Church Anti-Corruption Monitoring Committee]

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

【Reference posts】

■ Nonsan Church members to hold a large-scale protest on August 18 (2026-08-13)

https://cafe.daum.net/antiuccorruption/ZXsd/1587?svc=cafeapi

■ Nonsan Church members protest Pastor Han’s suspension —Allegations of lack of transparency surrounding the “Divine Unification Fund” (2026-08-10)

https://cafe.daum.net/antiuccorruption/cRwZ/53

■ Nonsan Church members protest against Pastor’s “suspension” (2026-08-06)

https://cafe.daum.net/antiuccorruption/ZXsd/1580

■ The Unification Church leadership in turmoil—Sloppy management at The Ocean Resort and Yongpyeong Resort, and Pastor Han In-soo’s criticism of the leadership (2026-08-04)

https://cafe.daum.net/antiuccorruption/ZXsd/1579