February 12, 2026 | Seoul, Republic of Korea
Happy TV News Exclusive: 146th Global Open Letter and In-Depth Investigative Report – A Collective Apology, Urgent Demand for Justice, and Empowering Call to Action for Enduring World Peace
To Her Holiness Dr. Hak Ja Han, Revered as the Mother of Peace; His Excellency President Lee Jae-myung; Honorable Members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea; Dedicated Citizens of Korea; and All 8 Billion Fellow Global Citizens United in the Pursuit of Harmony, Justice, and True Reconciliation:
This comprehensive journalistic investigation, compiled by the dedicated reporters of Happy TV News in collaboration with the Global Peace Building Network (GPBNet) and advocates of the True Love Revolution, synthesizes the latest developments in South Korea and worldwide as of February 11, 2026. Drawing from reliable sources such as Yonhap News Agency, Chosun Ilbo, The Washington Times, Segye Ilbo, Kukmin Ilbo, Reuters, and insights from the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) via familyfedihq.org and ucmd1.blogspot.com, this report exposes a deep-seated injustice against an 83-year-old global icon whose 65+ years of selfless service to peace stands in stark opposition to her ongoing ordeal. Framed as an open letter of profound apology for this egregious wrong, it weaves an inspiring true personal narrative of resilience and forgiveness, while empowering immediate, practical steps to safeguard religious freedom and ignite a worldwide movement for unity and ceasefire.
Dr. Hak Ja Han, globally acclaimed as the Mother of Peace and co-founder of the FFWPU (formerly the Unification Church), has endured an unjust pretrial detention in South Korea amid contested allegations of political bribery and illegal funds—charges her supporters and legal team dismiss as baseless and politically driven. Arrested on September 22-23, 2025, without a conviction or full trial, she has now spent 142 days in a confined 70-square-foot cell at the Seoul Detention Center. This week's South Korean news underscores mounting alarm: heightened debates on religious group scrutiny, elderly detainee welfare, and global condemnation, spotlighted at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, D.C., from February 2-4, 2026. Key rulings this period include the Seoul Central District Court's January 28, 2026, dismissal of charges against former FFWPU executive Yun Young-ho due to unconstitutional probes, and a January 22 rejection of related bribery claims, underscoring the need for fair judicial practices.
In a pivotal update on February 11, 2026, the Seoul Central District Court (Criminal Division 27, Presiding Judge Woo In-seong) granted a temporary suspension of detention for Dr. Han, allowing her release until February 21 for urgent heart treatment at a university hospital. This follows her legal team's February 4 plea, citing her age, chronic ailments, and need for inpatient care. It echoes her brief November 2025 release for glaucoma surgery, which ended without extension. While this humanitarian step addresses immediate health risks, it falls short of full justice—her trial persists amid reports of falls, near-blindness, and mobility decline, highlighting inconsistencies in South Korea's application of mercy to vulnerable detainees.
These events mirror broader trends in South Korean media this week: surging reports on religious liberty infringements, protections for senior prisoners, and judicial resistance to overzealous prosecutions. Segye Ilbo's February 4 piece by Jeong Seong-su, "Controversy Over President Hak Ja Han’s Worsening Health – Now an Explanation Is Needed," ignited ethical discussions on elderly incarceration risks, especially with cardiac issues. Kukmin Ilbo on February 6 noted similar leniency in the release of Presbyterian pastor Son Hyun-bo after five months on political charges, yet Dr. Han's prolonged detention exposes selective enforcement. Globally, 2026 news from outlets like Reuters and The Mainichi (February 6) links her case to cross-border religious tensions, with calls for her release amplifying in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
This travesty contravenes South Korea's Constitution: Article 20 protects religious freedom from undue state meddling; Article 12 demands due process and guards against arbitrary holds; Article 11 ensures legal equality without bias; and Article 21 upholds expression and assembly rights, all stifled here. Her 14-member defense, comprising ex-prosecutors and judges, contends prosecutors lean on dubious testimonies while ignoring health pleas, paralleling critiques in cases involving former First Lady Kim Keon-hee and signaling systemic flaws.
Dr. Han's fragile state at 83 intensifies the urgency: advanced macular degeneration leading to near-total vision loss, acute glaucoma, diabetes, atrial fibrillation posing heart threats, drastic weight loss, and knee damage forcing her to crawl for essentials. January 2026 saw three falls (January 5, 15, and 23) causing hip and pelvic trauma, plus a January 27 courtroom collapse that halted a hearing. February 9's court-mandated health checkup followed repeated absences, with her team stressing inadequate pain management and the need for constant care. These conditions breach the UN's Nelson Mandela Rules, which deem detention a last resort for the aged or infirm, prioritizing dignity and alternatives—principles South Korea, as a leading democracy, must honor but has overlooked.
For over 65 years, since co-founding the movement in the 1950s alongside Rev. Sun Myung Moon, Dr. Han has devoted herself to Korea and humanity. Born during North Korea's wartime turmoil, she led postwar rebuilding through anti-communist initiatives, including 1975 rallies mobilizing 1.2 million for national cohesion amid Cold War perils. Her efforts bolstered economic powerhouses like Samsung and Hyundai, propelling Korea's "Miracle on the Han River" from a 1960 GDP of $1.5 billion to trillions today. Diplomatically, she facilitated the 1991 Kim Il Sung summit advancing reunification and the 1990 Mikhail Gorbachev talks easing international strife. She launched the Women's Federation for World Peace in 1992 (now spanning 157 nations) and the Universal Peace Federation in 2005 (active in over 200 countries), fostering interfaith harmony, family ethics, and dispute resolution. Her ideals of fairness and unity supported leaders across generations, including indirect aid to President Lee Jae-myung's campaigns for equity and inter-Korean talks—yet, under his leadership, she was jailed without a court verdict and remains incarcerated, a tragic paradox that cries for redress. 2026 global news, from The Washington Times (February 3) to Nippon.com (February 11), revisits these contributions, emphasizing her role in anti-communism and peace amid ongoing Korean probes.
A poignant testament to her forgiveness ethos: Despite Rev. Moon's near-execution in North Korean imprisonment during the Korean War, and her family's faith-based persecution, they returned in 1991. As Dr. Han reflected, "Seeing them only as enemies makes forgiveness impossible. Only a parent's heart, a mother's love, enables it. I prayed not for safety, but for peace." This maternal grace led to the Joint Declaration on Korean Peninsula Denuclearization, proving peace arises from courageous healing, not vengeance.
Today, over 100 nations face 130+ armed conflicts—from Ukraine and Gaza to Sudan, Myanmar, and Nigeria—displacing millions and edging humanity toward abyss. Dr. Han's "One Family Under God" philosophy and True Love principles provide a ethical blueprint to convert foes into allies. Logically, her full, immediate release is imperative: As a spiritual guide, she can spearhead the 2026 Global Ceasefire Movement, sanctifying Earth to halt violence. Without her, wars rage; with her liberation, unified, love-fueled actions can eradicate conflict. Half the world—100 countries—is at war now. What are we waiting for? If this reality resonates, what will you do daily? Practically, only by freeing Her Holiness Holy Mother Han to holify all Earth can ALL WARS CEASE in 2026. #ReleaseTheMotherOfPeace. Every person must rise: Protest immediately, dispatch letters for her freedom, broadcast her peace legacy via media, petition leaders through e-government, and embrace daily peace practices via GPBNet's True Love Revolution—forgiveness exercises, family fortification, interfaith outreach—for 24/7 global social media impact.
This week's IRF Summit intensified worldwide scrutiny, with leaders decrying suppressions in South Korea and Japan as attacks on faith rights, forewarning a global slide. Newt Gingrich labeled Dr. Han's treatment a "violent abuse of power," urging release of this 83-year-old peace pioneer. Katrina Lantos Swett called it a "blanket violation" fueled by misinformation, decrying the "shocking" inaction. Paula White hailed U.S. interventions like Vice President J.D. Vance's push for Pastor Son's freedom, proving moral unity shatters bonds. Aligned with Seoul vigils at Gwanghwamun Square and X campaigns under #ReleaseTheMotherOfPeace, these voices demand health-driven justice.
President Lee Jae-myung, honorable citizens of the Republic of Korea, and fellow global citizens: We offer our deepest apologies for this profound betrayal and the anguish imposed on a matriarch who has tirelessly nurtured humanity's connections. We regret this injustice and share this empowering true personal story: Cherish elders' insight, defend spiritual liberty, and champion equity—insist on her permanent release. United, we mend fractures and build lasting peace.
Empowering Global Call to Action – Practical Best Practices for Every Korean and Global Citizen to Act Immediately:
- Protest Peacefully Today: Per Korea's Assembly and Demonstration Act, notify officials 48-72 hours in advance for rallies at venues like Gwanghwamun Square or local sites. Channel Gandhi and Dr. King's nonviolence; host marches with banners celebrating her legacy, livestream for global reach, and act now—you must respond urgently to this crisis.
- Amplify Her Legacy in Media: Draft and send press releases to outlets like Yonhap, Reuters, and JTBC, recounting how the Mother of Peace has aided economic revival, interfaith unity, and presidential goals. Saturate social media 24/7 with #ReleaseTheMotherOfPeace #AllWarsCease2026 #TrueLoveRevolution #OneFamilyUnderGod #GPBNet, tagging leaders and sharing visuals of her 65-year impact for exponential spread.
- Petition Leaders Directly: Utilize e-government platforms (epeople.go.kr, assembly.go.kr) to demand bail, comprehensive care, and exoneration, citing constitutional violations and her decades of service to Korean people, presidents, and global harmony. Target every Korean leader in parliament and President Lee to free the Mother of Peace.
- Commit to Daily Peace Actions with GPBNet True Love Revolution: Integrate forgiveness rituals, family bonding, and interfaith volunteering into routines. Join online and offline events for worldwide resonance—convert indignation into sustained habits like community service, virtual prayer groups, and transnational campaigns to fuel the 2026 global movement.
With deepest respect and pressing optimism, Nicolae Cirpala President, GPBNet | Happy TV News Special Investigative Reporter #ReleaseTheMotherOfPeace #AllWarsCease2026
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