{"id":1152,"date":"2026-02-03T21:19:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/?p=1152"},"modified":"2026-02-03T21:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:20:28","slug":"kweon-seong-dong-unification-church-verdict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/kweon-seong-dong-unification-church-verdict\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwon Seong-dong sentenced to two years in prison for accepting 100 million won from the Unification Church... The decisive reason for the special prosecutor&#039;s immediate appeal (2026 Breaking News)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Kwon Seong-dong sentenced to two years in prison for accepting 100 million won from the Unification Church... The decisive reason for the special prosecutor&#039;s immediate appeal (2026 Breaking News)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello! This is your reliable current affairs guide. This afternoon (February 3, 2026), news that would turn Yeouido upside down was delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">as soon as <strong>\u2018Kim Kun-hee&#039;s alleged involvement in state affairs\u2019<\/strong> Investigating the back <strong>Minjunggi Special Prosecutor&#039;s Team<\/strong>The People Power Party lawmaker Kwon Seong-dong filed a surprise appeal against the first trial ruling. <strong>appeal<\/strong>There is news that it has been decided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cIsn\u2019t two years in prison too much?\u201d<\/strong>You may think so, but the special prosecutor&#039;s position was different. I am the one who made this ruling. <strong>Key Issues<\/strong>\uacfc <strong>Background of the appeal<\/strong>I&#039;ll summarize it into three easy-to-understand categories. If you&#039;re busy, just look at this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/kweon-seong-dong-unification-church-verdict\/#1_%EC%82%AC%EA%B1%B4%EC%9D%98_%ED%95%B5%EC%8B%AC_%E2%80%9C1%EC%96%B5_%EC%9B%90_%EC%99%9C_%EB%B0%9B%EC%95%98%EB%82%98%E2%80%9D\" >1. The crux of the matter: \u201cWhy did you receive 100 million won?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/kweon-seong-dong-unification-church-verdict\/#2_%ED%8A%B9%EA%B2%80%EC%9D%B4_%E2%80%98%ED%95%AD%EC%86%8C_%EC%B9%B4%EB%93%9C%EB%A5%BC_%EA%BA%BC%EB%82%B8_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0\" >2. Why the Special Prosecutor Played the Appeal Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/kweon-seong-dong-unification-church-verdict\/#3_%EC%95%9E%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C_%EA%B6%8C%EC%84%B1%EB%8F%99_%EC%9D%98%EC%9B%90%EC%9D%98_%EC%9A%B4%EB%AA%85%EC%9D%80\" >3. What is the future of Representative Kwon Seong-dong?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%EC%82%AC%EA%B1%B4%EC%9D%98_%ED%95%B5%EC%8B%AC_%E2%80%9C1%EC%96%B5_%EC%9B%90_%EC%99%9C_%EB%B0%9B%EC%95%98%EB%82%98%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>1. The crux of the matter: \u201cWhy did you receive 100 million won?\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On January 28, the 27th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Rep. Kwon Seong-dong to <strong>2 years in prison, 100 million won fine<\/strong>was sentenced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Charges:<\/strong> In 2022, he was accused of receiving 100 million won in cash as illegal political funds from a high-ranking Unification Church official (former headquarters director Yoon Young-ho) along with a request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Court Decision:<\/strong> \u201cHe pleaded guilty, saying, \u201dAs the president\u2019s closest aide, I neglected my constitutional duties and helped expand the influence of a specific religious group.\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court&#039;s judgment is that it was not a simple donation, but rather &#039;black money&#039; with a clear quid pro quo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%ED%8A%B9%EA%B2%80%EC%9D%B4_%E2%80%98%ED%95%AD%EC%86%8C_%EC%B9%B4%EB%93%9C%EB%A5%BC_%EA%BA%BC%EB%82%B8_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0\"><\/span><strong>2. Why the Special Prosecutor Played the Appeal Card<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today (February 3rd), the special prosecution team filed an appeal with the court. The reasons are clear. <strong> \u201c&quot;The sentence is too light compared to the crime.&quot;\u201d <\/strong>is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Special Prosecutor&#039;s Sentence Request:<\/strong> 4 years in prison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First trial verdict:<\/strong> 2 years in prison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appeal logic:<\/strong> Considering that Rep. Kwon is denying all charges and showing no remorse, and that this is a corruption crime committed by a high-ranking public official, we believe that a heavier punishment is necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Editor&#039;s Fact Check:<\/strong> Rep. Kwon Seong-dong&#039;s side also remained silent. Immediately after the sentencing. <strong>\u201c&quot;A verdict that is utterly incomprehensible&quot;\u201d<\/strong>He also appealed, saying, &quot;Now the ball is in the court.&quot; <strong> Second trial (appeal)<\/strong> It is expected that a fierce legal battle will unfold.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%EC%95%9E%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C_%EA%B6%8C%EC%84%B1%EB%8F%99_%EC%9D%98%EC%9B%90%EC%9D%98_%EC%9A%B4%EB%AA%85%EC%9D%80\"><\/span><strong>3. What is the future of Representative Kwon Seong-dong?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What will happen if this sentence is confirmed? Under the current law, a member of the National Assembly <strong> A sentence exceeding the maximum penalty (including suspended sentence)<\/strong> Once this is confirmed <strong>Loss of seat in the National Assembly<\/strong>It will be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current status:<\/strong> 2 years in prison in the first trial (real sentence) \u2192 risk of losing his seat in the National Assembly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future ramifications:<\/strong> If this sentence is confirmed in the Supreme Court, Rep. Kwon will not only be stripped of his seat but will also be banned from running in elections for the next 10 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time, it hit the political world in 2026. <strong>\u2018Unification Church Gate\u2019<\/strong>, how will the judiciary make its final decision?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information on trial progress or Supreme Court ruling <strong>Korean Courts Public Service<\/strong>You can check it in real time at . If you need to search for an incident, please refer to the official website below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scourt.go.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Go to the Korean Court&#039;s public service page &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>\u203b Go to the official website of the Supreme Court (Scourt).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kwon Seong-dong sentenced to two years in prison for &#039;accepting 100 million won from the Unification Church&#039;... The decisive reason for the special prosecutor&#039;s immediate appeal (2026 Breaking News) Hello! This is your reliable current affairs guide. This afternoon (February 3, 2026), news that will likely shake Yeouido upside down broke. The Minjoong-ki special prosecutor&#039;s team, which is investigating allegations of state interference by First Lady Kim Kun-hee, has decided to appeal the first trial verdict against People Power Party lawmaker Kwon Seong-dong. 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