"I Will Risk My Life to Set the Republic of Korea Right" Jeon Gwang-hoon Completes 8-Hour Police Investigation

"Police Misunderstand Churches, Treat Offerings as Donations..."

Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon, chairman of the Korea Christian Federation, who is accused of violating the Act on the Regulation of Solicitation of Donations, is answering questions from reporters as he appears at the Jongno Police Station in Seoul on the morning of the 3rd. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon, chairman of the Korea Christian Federation, who was investigated by the police on charges of violating the Act on the Regulation of Solicitation of Donations after collecting offerings at a rally in Gwanghwamun, criticized, "The police do not understand the church well and call offerings donations," as he left after an eight-hour investigation on the 3rd.

Pastor Jeon appeared at the Jongno Police Station in Seoul that morning, underwent about eight hours of police questioning, and left the station around 6:12 p.m. He told reporters, "Church offerings are not donations. I am just a pastor, so I do not know how the money is used."

Regarding allegations of violating the Public Official Election Act for appealing support for a specific political party at rallies ahead of the April general election, he argued, "Why is it considered pre-election campaigning when I talk about political matters during my speech in Gwanghwamun?" and added, "Did Representative Lee Hae-chan, who gave a speech about securing 260 seats, also engage in electioneering?"

When asked if he would respond to an investigation on charges of inciting rebellion, he said, "We have repeatedly filed complaints with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office against President Moon Jae-in for inciting rebellion, treason, and destruction of national facilities," and asserted, "The Yoon Seok-yeol prosecution should stop peripheral investigations and start investigating President Moon's rebellion charges first."

Pastor Jeon also stated, "I will continue patriotic activities, risk my life to protect the country, and restore the Republic of Korea."

Meanwhile, Pastor Jeon was reported by 'Peace Tree' last October for collecting offerings at a rally in Gwanghwamun without registration with relevant authorities and for pre-election campaigning.

The police have been investigating Pastor Jeon's legality after reviewing the complaint. He is under police investigation for more than ten charges, including violations of the Public Official Election Act. However, it is known that Pastor Jeon denies most of the allegations.

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