South Korean police raid offices of the Unification Church

Han Hak-ja, the leader of the Unification Church, arriving at the special prosecutors' office on Sept 1to face charges that she bribed former first lady Kim Keon Hee for business favours. - Reuters

SEOUL: South Korean police launched a raid on Monday (Dec 15) to search the offices and compounds of the Unification Church in and near Seoul, including an imposing palace northeast of the capital that serves as its international headquarters, police said.

The search is being done at 10 locations of the church, police said in a text message sent to reporters. Police officials could not be reached for further details.