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How should we respond to conspiracy theories in the public square? (KOR)

As mistrust grows after voting irregularities, Korea needs visible oversight and verifiable election safeguards to restore public confidence.

2026.6.22

How should we respond to conspiracy theories in the public square?

As mistrust grows after voting irregularities, Korea needs visible oversight and verifiable election safeguards to restore public confidence.

2026.6.21

Far-right pastor's former legal team tapped to defend ex-defense minister

Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun appointed a new legal team with ties to Jun Kwang-hoon, the controversial far-right pastor of Sarang Jeil Church.

2024.12.13

Prosecutors drop charges against Seoul Mayor Oh for false information

Prosecutors dropped charges against Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Wednesday over allegations that he spread false information during the Seoul mayoral by-election in April.

2021.10.7

Koh Young-il, deputy head of the National Revolutionary Party, speaks at a press conference on Thursday to announce the party's street walking event for Liberation Day. [NEWS1]

Right-wing pastor plans to hold massive political walking event

A political party led by right-wing pastor Jun Kwang-hoon said Thursday that it will go ahead and hold a three-day street walking event to celebrate Liberation Day in defiance of warnings by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and police.

2021.8.12

Rev. Jun Kwang-hoon calls his acquittal by the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday a ″victory″ for the country, as he is released from custody. [YONHAP]

Right-wing pastor Jun Kwang-hoon acquitted on defamation, election law charges

Rev. Jun Kwang-hoon, a right-wing pastor best known for his aggressive attacks on the liberal government, was acquitted by a local court Wednesday on charges of breaching electoral law and defaming President Moon Jae-in.

2020.12.30

Seoul Metropolitan Government spokesman Hwang In-sik announces Friday the city government's decision to sue the Sarang Jeil Church and its head pastor, Jun Kwang-hoon. The city government alleged that Jun and the church violated laws and obstructed the city government's response to the viral cluster connected to the church. [YONHAP]

Seoul sues Sarang Jeil Church for W4 billion

The Seoul city government sued the Sarang Jeil Church and its head pastor Friday for some 4 billion won ($3.4 million) in damages related to the coronavirus cluster connected to its adherents. “Because the church and its pastor Jun Kwang-hoon...

2020.9.18

Rev. Jun Kwang-hoon speaks to reporters Monday afternoon outside his home in Seongbuk District, central Seoul, shortly before taking a police vehicle to the Seoul Detention Center. [NEWS1]

Rev. Jun back behind bars after bail is revoked

Rev. Jun Kwang-hoon, the controversial pastor of a Presbyterian church that sparked Korea’s second-largest coronavirus outbreak last month, was placed behind bars again Monday after a local court revoked his bail.

2020.9.7

Demonstrate modesty first

Jun Kwang-hoon, the controversial pastor under fire for stirring churchgoers of Sarang Jeil Church to defy administrative orders on quarantine actions, fumed at the government upon release from hospital after he tested positive...

2020.9.3

Kang Yeon-jae, center, a lawyer for Rev. Jun Kwang-hoon of the Sarang Jeil Church, reads the pastor’s statement on his behalf Thursday in front of the church in Seongbuk District, central Seoul. [YONHAP]

Conservative pastor calls on churches to fight Moon gov't

Rev. Jun Kwang-hoon of the Sarang Jeil Church adamantly refused to take responsibility for the recent spike in cases Thursday, while calling on churches nationwide to “combine forces” to fight the Moon Jae-in administration’s "injustice."