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Open Letter to President Lee Jae-myung, Republic of Korea
🇰🇷 Korea at a Crossroads: Democracy or Suppression?
🛑 A Nation in Crisis: The Unjust Detention of Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon
To His Excellency, President Lee Jae-myung,
South Korea, once celebrated for its democratic resilience and religious pluralism, now faces a defining moment. The arrest and incarceration of Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon—internationally revered as “Mother of Peace”—has ignited a global outcry. Her detention at Seoul Detention Center on September 23, 2025, following a heart procedure, is widely condemned as politically motivated and emblematic of a broader campaign of religious suppression123.
Dr. Han, 83, was interrogated with false accusations for nearly ten hours and charged with bribery, embezzlement, and obstruction of justice. Despite her cooperation and fragile health, the court deemed her a flight risk and ordered her detention. This decision has sparked mass vigils outside the detention center, with thousands praying day and night in Seoul and hundreds thousands more in over 100 countries, from Nigeria to Nepal, Brazil to Belgium.
🔍 Investigative Findings: A Pattern of Persecution
Reports from Channel News Asia, UPI, Religion News Service, and Newsday reveal a disturbing trend:
July 18: Riot police raided Unification Church headquarters1
August: Yoido Full Gospel Church and Far East Broadcasting Company targeted3
September: Pastor Jun Kwang-hoon and Sarang Jeil Church investigated for political mobilization3
These actions disproportionately target conservative, pro-American, and anti-communist religious groups. The Lee administration’s crackdown has extended to Shincheonji and other new religious movements, with allegations of mass voter registration and political interference3.
🌍 The Family Federation: A Legacy of Global Service
Founded in 1954 by Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Han, the Family Federation has been a pillar of humanitarian aid, interfaith dialogue, and peacebuilding:
🏥 Built hospitals, schools, and universities in Korea, Japan, the U.S., and Africa
🍲 Delivered food and disaster relief in over 150 countries
🕊️ Hosted interfaith summits at the UN, U.S. Capitol, Kremlin, and G20 forums
🤝 Facilitated North-South Korea medical missions and youth peace camps
🎓 Sponsored scholarships and leadership academies for Korean youth
Even now, while Dr. Han is detained, FFWPU volunteers serve in refugee camps, inner cities, and orphanages worldwide.
📜 Dr. Han’s Lifelong Contributions
Dr. Han’s leadership spans decades:
Founder of the Women’s Federation for World Peace (1992)
Organizer of mass interfaith weddings promoting global unity
Advocate for spiritual diplomacy, meeting with heads of state and religious leaders
Patron of peace journalism and reconciliation media
Her arrest undermines Korea’s moral standing and violates international human rights norms.
🌐 Global Condemnation: Voices of Conscience
The international response has been swift and resolute:
President Donald Trump: “WHAT IS GOING ON IN SOUTH KOREA? Seems like a Purge or Revolution. We can’t have that and do business there.”
Mike Pompeo: “Deeply troubling… a betrayal of democratic principles.”
Newt Gingrich: “Suffocating political and religious suppression.”
Dr. Massimo Introvigne, FOREF Europe: “This is not anti-corruption—it is a purge. A religiocide disguised as justice.”
Oh Kwang-soo, former civil affairs chief, has joined Dr. Han’s legal team—a rare act of conscience from within your administration.
🕊️ A Call to Conscience
President Lee, your mandate is to uplift the Korean people—not to silence their faith. The imprisonment of Dr. Han, erosion of religious freedom, and rollback of humanitarian aid betray the ideals Korea once championed.
Every act of suppression is recorded. Every act of courage will be remembered.
You have the power to change course:
✊ Release Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon—Holy Mother Han
🛡️ Restore Korea’s spiritual dignity
🕊️ Reclaim your legacy as a leader of peace, not persecution
Will history remember you as the president who silenced Korea’s prophets—or the one who set them free?
The world awaits your answer.
With urgent hope and unwavering respect,
Nicolae Cirpala
President, Global Peace Building Network (GPBNet)
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📚 References
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