Shincheonji Interference Claims
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A controversy has erupted within South Korea's Democratic Party over alleged interference by the Shincheonji religious group in the party's leadership race. Shincheonji has denied the allegations, calling them untrue, while critics argue the group's involvement could impact the party's upcoming convention.
Hong Joon-pyo slams ruling party over Shincheonji row
- Former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo criticized the ruling People Power Party for attacking the Democratic Party over alleged Shincheonji involvement. - Hong accused the People Power Party of hypocrisy, stating they had previously ignored or downplayed Shincheonji's influence in their own party. - He urged the People Power Party to first investigate and expel Shincheonji members from their own ranks…
Shincheonji Chairman indicted for tax evasion; investigation probes mass party joinings
- A joint investigation team is looking into allegations that Shincheonji Church members joined the Democratic Party en masse. - Shincheonji's chairman, Lee Man-hee, faces additional charges for alleg…
Democratic Party Rivals Demand Evidence from Kim Min-seok on Shincheonji Claims
- Factional rivals within the Democratic Party are demanding that Kim Min-seok provide evidence for his claims about Shincheonji's alleged involvement in party membership. - Kim's rivals accuse him of…
Shincheonji's mass membership in Democratic Party also uncovered by political-religious ties probe
- A joint investigation into alleged political ties between religious groups and politicians has uncovered evidence of Shincheonji's organized mass membership in the Democratic Party. - Investigators …
Investigation finds evidence of Shincheonji members joining Democratic Party
- A joint investigation team has found evidence suggesting some Shincheonji religious group members joined the Democratic Party. - This discovery emerged while investigating allegations of collusion b…
