On the 5th, the joint investigation team led by Prosecutor Kim Tae-Hoon, which is investigating the allegations of collusion between the religious and political sectors, summoned Kim Kyu-Hwan, the President of Korea Coal Corporation and a former member of the now-defunct Liberty Korea Party. This is the second time Kim has been called in for questioning, the first being on the 25th of last month. The investigation centers on allegations that Kim received 30 million won from the Unification Church under the pretense of campaign funds ahead of the April 2020 general elections.

Kim Kyu-Hwan has categorically denied all allegations during his encounters with the media and while being questioned. He stated that it doesn't make sense for the Unification Church to have given him money in April 2020, especially since he announced his withdrawal from the election on March 24, after being cut off from his party on March 6. Furthermore, he dismissed the claims that he was involved in advocating for the construction of a Japan-Korea undersea tunnel, a project the Unification Church is keen on, asserting that he personally opposes such a project.

The investigation brings to light serious concerns about political corruption and the influence of religious organizations in Korea. Given the historical involvement of the Unification Church in political matters, these allegations could have far-reaching implications for public trust in political institutions. Observers are closely monitoring how this case unfolds, as it could signify a broader scrutiny of the interaction between politics and religion in the country.