Shincheonji once again rises to center stage in South Korean politics

Allegations of political interference by the religious sect Shincheonji have once again risen, this time engulfing the ruling Democratic Party of Korea’s leadership race after former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok vowed to prevent interference by the religious group.

Kim first raised the issue on July 19, describing the leadership race as a confrontation with disguised anti-Lee Jae Myung forces, divisive factionalism and Shincheonji.

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