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October 10, 2025 | Seoul, Republic of Korea
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT LEE JAE-MYUNG AND THE WORLD: RELEASE THE MOTHER OF PEACE
A Global, Heart-Touching Appeal for Mercy and Justice for Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon
Rescue President Lee Jae-myung, Immediately Liberate Hak Ja Han Moon, Embrace Korea - World Peace.
To His Excellency President Lee Jae-myung, to the People of Korea, and to All 8 Billion God's Children on Earth,
We address you with a unified voice that transcends political division and appeals to the deepest human values: the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, the revered Mother of Peace, co-founder of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU), an 82-year-old great-grandmother, and a global humanitarian leader.
Dr. Moon, affectionately known as "True Mother" & "Holy Mother Han"by her followers, is currently being held in the Seoul Detention Center on allegations that global supporters condemn as baseless and politically motivated. Her detention, approved by a Seoul court in the early hours of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, on concerns she might "tamper with evidence" (as widely reported by Al Jazeera, The Korea Herald, and The Guardian), is a cruel act of injustice against a frail, elderly woman.
Dr. Han and the Unification Church have vehemently denied all allegations, calling them "false information" and stating that any alleged actions were taken by a former church official who "overstepped his authority and acted on his own" (The Hindu, September 18, 2025; The Guardian, September 23, 2025). The Unification Church itself has stated they "humbly accept the court's decision" while pledging to sincerely cooperate to "establish the truth" (Al Jazeera, September 23, 2025).
A Human Tragedy: Health and Mercy Appeal
The circumstances of her detention constitute a profound humanitarian crisis. At 82 years old (or 83, depending on the source’s calculation method), Dr. Moon appeared for her arrest warrant hearing on September 22, 2025, in a wheelchair, having just been recovering from a heart procedure earlier in September (The Hindu, September 18, 2025; The Guardian, September 23, 2025).
To detain an elderly, post-operative heart patient on a non-violent financial charge, citing only the "risk of tampering with evidence," is a blatant disregard for a life of service and an act of grave medical negligence. Her supporters report a deteriorating medical condition, demanding an urgent mercy appeal for her release.
Global Prayer and Outpouring of Love
The global family of the Unification movement has risen in powerful, spiritual solidarity:
Vigil at Seoul Detention Center: Thousands of people are engaged in a 24/7 prayer vigil day and night outside the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, visibly upset by the court's decision (The Korea Herald, September 23, 2025). Their presence represents a constant, physical appeal for her well-being and release.
Worldwide Devotion: Hundreds of thousands of followers globally in almost all countries—where the FFWPU has centers and projects—are praying for Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon's Release. This unprecedented spiritual mobilization is a profound testament to the love and respect she commands as "True Mother."
Media and Social Action: Calls for her release are reverberating globally, from international news coverage (Al Jazeera, The Guardian) to widespread social media campaigns urging justice with hashtags like #ReleaseMotherMoon and #ReleaseTheMotherOfPeace.
The Truth to Be Revealed: A Political Climate of Suppression
While international news outlets report the court's justification of detention—a risk of destroying evidence (Al Jazeera, The Korea Herald, The Guardian)—investigative reports by local and alternative journalists supporting Dr. Han point to a disturbing political undercurrent. These unverified claims from her supporters allege a targeted, authoritarian campaign:
Political Motivation: Dr. Han's detention occurs amid a wider series of special prosecutor probes under the current liberal government targeting the former conservative administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol and former First Lady Kim Keon Hee (The Guardian, September 23, 2025). Dr. Han’s arrest is inextricably linked to the corruption charges against the former First Lady, who is also currently in detention (Al Jazeera, September 22, 2025).
Broader Purge Concerns: Critics, including the European human rights organization FOREF Europe and the magazine Bitter Winter, have labeled the actions as a "religiocide disguised as justice," suggesting an attack on conservative, pro-American, anti-communist religious groups.
Allegations of Authoritarian Tactics: Concerns persist about the prosecution's tactics, including the request for an arrest warrant despite Dr. Han appearing for nearly 10 hours of questioning (The Hindu, September 18, 2025) and after only three prior refusals to comply with summons due to her medical condition (The Korea Herald, September 23, 2025). The Unification Church itself previously criticized the attempt to arrest an "internationally respected religious leader" as excessive (The Hindu, September 18, 2025).
The Unification Church's Historical Contribution to Korea and the World
The truth that must be revealed is the Unification movement’s deep, historical commitment to Korea's prosperity and peace since its founding in Seoul on May 1, 1954, as the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity (HSA-UWC).
Pillars of Korean Development: The church's founder, Sun Myung Moon, was a staunch anti-communist who was imprisoned in a labor camp in North Korea for five years after World War II (Wikipedia). Following his release, the movement became a spiritual and economic bulwark for the newly established, anti-communist South Korea.
Anti-Communism and Patriotism: The movement's political involvement was centered on anti-communism and support for Korean reunification (Wikipedia). In 1975, the HSA-UWC held a massive peaceful gathering of 1.2 million people in Yeouido, South Korea (Wikipedia).
Economic Development: The church invested heavily in South Korean industry, media (like the Segye Times), and educational institutions that contributed to the country's rapid post-war growth, the "Miracle on the Han River."
Cultural Diplomacy: The movement founded The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea, which has performed as a cultural embassy in over 60 nations, showcasing Korean art to the world.
A Global Force for Peace: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon continues to spearhead a vast, global network for peace and reconciliation:
She founded the Universal Peace Federation (UPF, 2005), which holds UN ECOSOC General Consultative Status (2018).
She champions the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP, 1992), which also holds UN ECOSOC General Consultative Status (since 1997).
Through organizations like the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) and the American Clergy Leadership Conference (ACLC), she tirelessly fosters interfaith cooperation.
Global Leaders Speak Out
The growing detention of religious figures in Korea has drawn sharp condemnation from international figures:
Mike Pompeo, Former U.S. Secretary of State: “Deeply troubling… a betrayal of democratic principles. A nation that persecutes an 83-year-old woman of peace has lost its moral compass.”
Newt Gingrich, Former U.S. Speaker of the House: “This is suffocating political and religious suppression. It’s an attack on all people of faith.”
A Call for Ultimate Global Love and Peace
President Lee, the world is watching this historical moment. The detention of the Mother of Peace casts a dark shadow on the Republic of Korea, a nation that rose to prominence on the foundations of democracy and freedom. Dr. Han’s message has always been one of Universal Love and reconciliation—the very foundation of an ultimate global peace. Her embrace of world leaders in the past, including her husband’s 1990 meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev and 1991 meeting with President Kim Il-Sung in DPRK, served as a historic move to end the Cold War era.
Her detention is a spiritual confrontation, and we pray that Korea chooses the path of light and mercy.
We call on you, President Lee Jae-myung, and the Korean government to:
Release Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon immediately and unconditionally on humanitarian and medical grounds.
End the persecution of religious leaders and restore Korea’s commitment to genuine religious freedom.
Embrace this moment as an opportunity to demonstrate the profound human dignity and compassion of the Korean people.
Rescue President Lee Jae-myung, Immediately Liberate Hak Ja Han Moon, Embrace Korea - World Peace.
With urgent hope and unwavering respect,
Nicolae Cirpala
President, Global Peace Building Network (GPBNet) | Happy TV News
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📚 SOURCES:
Al Jazeera (September 22, 2025; September 23, 2025)
The Korea Herald (September 23, 2025)
The Guardian (September 23, 2025)
The Hindu (September 18, 2025)
Chosun (September 22, 2025)
Wikipedia (Unification Church history)
Happy TV News (October 9, 2025)
