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South Korea minister resigns over alleged bribes from church

South Korean Oceans Minister Chun Jae-soo (C) speaks to reporters upon his arrival at Incheon international airport, west of Seoul on December 11, 2025.[AFP]

A South Korean minister resigned on Thursday after being accused of receiving illegal funds from the Unification Church, a cult-like movement linked to widespread influence-peddling.

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