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Unification Church leadership argues over “True Parents Theory Textbook”—Will they retract the “Only-Begotten Daughter” doctrine?…shifting blame to Kim Jin-chun (2026-09-16)

On August 28, 2026, on the eve of the 14th anniversary of Rev. Sun Myung Moon’s passing, Yoon Young-ho’s camp released a statement titled “We must free TF (True Father), who is held captive in the basement of Cheon Jeong Gung,” dated November 30, 2025.

▶ Yoon Young-ho’s Statement—“We must free True Father, who is held captive in the basement of Cheon Jeong Gung” (2026-08-28)
https://cafe.daum.net/antiuccorruption/cRwZ/56?svc=cafeapi

Yoon Young-ho statement—“We must free TF who’s held captive…” (2026-08-28)

In his statement, Yoon Young-ho pointed out that the “Only-Begotten Daughter Doctrine” currently advocated by the Unification Church is erroneous. He argued that a spiritual awakening movement centered on Rev. Sun Myung Moon should be launched, and that True Father, who is being held captive in the basement of Cheon Jeong Gung, must be freed.

The Unification Church leadership has remained silent in response to Yoon Young-ho’s statement alleging that Rev. Sun Myung Moon’s sacred body is being held captive in the basement of Cheon Jeong Gung.

Meanwhile, on September 11, 2026, Kim Yong-seung, a spokesperson for the Unification Church, posted an article titled “The ‘Sacred Body’ of Rev. Sun Myung Moon enshrined at Bonhyangwon: permanent preservation is unprincipled—“stalled due to technical and legal issues, including ‘astronomical costs’” on the “Peace Observatory 2027” blog, arguing that the permanent preservation of True Father’s sacred body is, in itself, extremely unprincipled.

▶ Blog “Peace Observatory 2027” (2026-09-11)

https://blog.naver.com/peacemaker2027/224407766835

◆ Former Association Chairman Seuk Joon-ho directly criticizes the “True Parents Theory Textbook”

1. The relationship between Yoon Young-ho and former Association Chairman Seuk Joon-ho

While working at the Association, Yoon Young-ho reportedly regarded Chairman Seuk Joon-ho as a father figure and served him to the best of his ability, both materially and emotionally. In return, Chairman Seuk Joon-ho is said to have cherished Yoon Young-ho more than his own child and taken care of him.

In particular, it is a widely known fact within the Unification Church that when Yoon Young-ho received the Blessing with Lee Shin-hye—at a time when first- and second-generation members were not permitted to receive the Blessing—Chairman Seuk Joon-ho persuaded President Han Hak-ja to allow the two to receive the Blessing.

2. Report on the review of the “True Parents Theory Textbook”

On September 13, 2026, a discussion session on the “True Parents Theory Textbook” was held at the Association’s office, attended by eight individuals, including five theology professors.

A review report, compiled based on remarks made by Seuk Joon-ho, a member of the Emergency Response Committee, during this discussion—with some additional details added—is currently spreading rapidly via KakaoTalk.

3. Action must be taken against Kim Jin-chun

Yoon Young-ho explained in his statement that he had personally pointed out the issue regarding Director Kim Jin-chun’s public teaching at the “World Leaders’ Assembly” on March 16, 2022, which directly contradicted the traditional doctrines of the Unification Church.

▲ Excerpt from Yoon Young-ho’s statement

Former Association Chairman Seuk Joon-ho also raised questions about the content of Kim Jin-chun’s lecture. He further highlighted as problematic the fact that the current Unification Church leadership has discarded the ‘Divine Principle’ and downgraded the status of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, while simultaneously advocating President Han’s “Only-Begotten Daughter” doctrine, and he publicly raised this issue.

Kim Jin-chun is not a theologian (his work shown in the blog below). Nevertheless, he delivered a lecture containing content likely to provoke significant theological controversy. This was problematic in itself. Church members should recognize this very fact.

▶ Blog “Peace Observatory 2027” (2025-02-12)

https://blog.naver.com/peacemaker2027/223757730094?trackingCode=blog_bloghome_searchlist

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

4. The role of the Emergency Response Committee

On September 21, 2025, with the substantive review of the arrest warrant scheduled for the following day, President Han, in preparation for any unforeseen circumstances, instructed the Unification Family to unite and respond as one in the event of a crisis, centered on the “Inheritors of Heaven’s Love and Blessing” and “True Family Four-Position Foundation” (the Moon Hyo-jin and Moon Heung-jin families) “ centered on True Parents.

Based on these words, the “Unification Church Representatives’ Council” was established.

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The Representatives’ Council consisted of a total of 10 people: the four members of the True Family; Doo Seung-young, Director of the World Headquarters; Kim Eun-sang, then Director of the Central Administrative Office (the current Director is Kim Jae-hyeon); Do Hyeon-seop, Director of the Human Resources Development Institute; Kim Moon-shik, Chairman of the Unification Foundation; Lee Gi-seong, Director of the Cheonshimwon; and Song Yong-cheon, Chairman of the Association.

On July 10, 2026, following the Special Prosecutor’s request for a 13-year prison sentence for President Han at her final hearing, former Association Chairman Yang Chang-shik submitted a petition titled “A Petition of Loyalty for the Protection of True Mother and the Normalization of the Church.”(*Petition: A document submitted in monarchical states such as during the Joseon Dynasty by subjects or Confucian scholars to the king or emperor to express political opinions, propose policies, impeach corruption, or offer advice.)

President Han accepted this petition and added five individuals—Hwang Seon-jo, Seuk Joon-ho, Son Byeong-ho, Sa Gwang-gi, and Park No-hee—to the Emergency Response Committee.

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Currently, the Unification Church’s Emergency Response Committee consists of 15 members. Although the review report on the “True Parents Theory Textbook” was prepared by Committee Member Seuk Joon-ho (former Association Chairman), its content can be viewed as reflecting, to a certain extent, the views of the Emergency Response Committee as a whole.

The reason for this is that, despite President Han’s directive to publicize and educate the entire nation about ‘The Great Epic of the Korean People’, Committee Member Seuk Joon-ho pointed out, “The descriptions in ‘The Great Epic of the Korean People’ exhibit such serious bias that it raises suspicions of an intent to diminish or even erase True Father’s life and providential achievements,” and raised the issue that a balanced record is necessary.

Given that a member of the Emergency Response Committee has raised such clear objections to the policy promoted by President Han, it is difficult to view this review report as merely a personal opinion.

Currently, the Association Chairman and individual churches are conducting educational programs on ‘The Great Epic of the Korean People’ in accordance with President Han’s instructions. However, Committee member Seuk Joon-ho has pointed out that the content is biased. Furthermore, regarding the move that seemed to suggest the ‘Divine Principle’ might be discarded, he has taken a stance that directly contradicts the current policy of the Unification Church leadership.

2026-09-16

Choi Jong-keun

[Unification Church Anti-Corruption Monitoring Committee]

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