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Shincheonji leader Lee Man-hee arrested in election probe
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: Lee Man-hee, leader of Shincheonji Church, was arrested as prosecutors expand an investigation into alleged election influence.
WHO: Lee Man-hee
WHAT: Arrested over allegations of illegally recruiting followers into the People Power Party to influence elections
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 11:19 AM ET
WHERE: Seoul, South Korea
WHY: Authorities arrested him as part of an investigation into alleged illegal recruitment of thousands of followers to influence elections.
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