Event Brief
South Korea arrests Shincheonji leader Lee Man-hee
Filed: Jun 24, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Summary: A South Korean court ordered the arrest of Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee over an alleged illegal political party scheme.
WHO: Lee Man-hee
WHAT: Court ordered the arrest of Lee Man-hee over allegations he orchestrated an illegal scheme for followers to join a political party.
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 7:16 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: To join a political party.
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