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Jeon Kwang-hoon or Jun Gwang-hoon (Korean: 전광훈; Hanja: 全光焄, born 28 March 1956) is a South Korean pastor and politician. He is the incumbent President of the Christian Council of Korea. He was also the former President of the now-defunct Party of Practice of Christian Love, as well as one of key figures to found the Christian Liberal Party. He is head pastor at Sarang Jeil Church in Seoul, South Korea, and is known for his conservative political activism against the Moon Jae-in administration.




Early life and education


Jeon Kwang-hoon was born in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang, in 1956. He attended to Kwangwoon Electronics Technical High School in Seoul. He received a bachelor's degree in theology at Daehan Theological University and a master's degree in Anyang University.




Political positions


He is mentioned in many major South Korean media outlets as a far-right pastor. The New York Times described Jeon as a populist, pointing out similarities to Western right-wing populism.
He is officially an independent but is practically recognized as a member of the Christian Liberty Unification Party. He said the only thing that could blow up homosexuals and Juchesasangpas was CLUP, and appealed for support.




Controversies






= Religious and Election Interference

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At a rally in Daegu in 2005, Jeon said, "if female believers take off their underwear for me, they are one of my believers, and if they don't, they are shit," and led to the so-called "panties controversy." After the fact, in an interview with the Hankyoreh, he explained how the true intent of his statement was very much distorted.
During the time of the 2007 Presidential election in South Korea he made various statements interfering with the election, including the statement, "if you do not vote for Elder Lee Myung-bak, you will be erased from the book of life," leading to criticism from many citizens and believers alike.
In March 2020, Jeon was indicted over allegations of violating South Korean election law. According to the allegations, he encouraged supporters to vote against Moon at a rally outside of the official campaigning period. He was released on bail on the condition that he not take part in rallies related to his pending case.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea, Jeon's church defied outbreak control measures, and was prohibited from gatherings.
Jeon has been fined 2 million won for violating the Public Official Election Act by making statements in support of a specific candidate while being disqualified from voting. On October 18, 2024, the 11th Criminal Division of the Seoul Northern District Court found Jeon guilty for his remarks in support of candidate Kim Kyung-jae during a worship service in the 2022 presidential election period.




= COVID-19 and Legal Issues

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On 18 August 2020, the South Korean health ministry and government of Seoul filed separate criminal complaints against Jeon following his activity in organizing Liberation Day rallies in Seoul. He is accused of hindering infection control efforts by discouraging worshipers from getting tested, under-reporting church membership to health authorities, and attending rallies while under a quarantine order. Jeon's lawyers and Sarang Jeil Church have denied the allegations. From 13 August 2020 to 18 August 2020, the church was tied to more than 300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 transmission, leading to a tightening of social distancing rules in Seoul. Jeon himself, although asymptomatic, tested positive for the disease.
On 3 September 2024, The Seoul Northern District Court overturned a previous not-guilty verdict and ruled in favor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government on September 3, regarding the case against Sarang Jeil Church (founded by Pastor Jun Kwang-hoon) for violating COVID-19 regulations by holding in-person services during the pandemic. The appellate court stated that considering the lack of knowledge about COVID-19 at the time and the absence of vaccines, the decision to ban gatherings entirely was aimed at protecting public health and did not unjustly infringe upon religious freedom. The court further explained that the actions taken by the church could have undermined the efforts of the state and citizens to prevent and control the spread of the virus during the early stages of the pandemic. In response, the church immediately announced its intention to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
Members of the Sarang Jeil Church, led by Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon, have been sentenced to prison for using Molotov cocktails and steel pipes to obstruct the lawful execution of a court order during the eviction process by the Jangwi District 10 Redevelopment Association in Seongbuk District, Seoul.




= Violent Obstruction and Controversial Claims

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Jun Kwang-hoon claimed that Yoido Full Gospel Church conducted a full survey of its members after the April 10, 2024, general election, alleging that the majority voted for the Liberty Unification Party. However, Yoido Full Gospel Church strongly denied these claims, stating that they are not true.
Jeon Kwang-hoon faced criticism after dismissing public disapproval of his profanity-laden sermons by claiming that the insults he uses during sermons are "milder than those used by Jesus or John the Baptist."
On October 6, 2024, during the Sunday Union Worship Service at Gwanghwamun, Jeon Kwang-hoon sparked controversy by claiming that he is the only theologian with the "correct answer" on demonology. He further fueled the debate by announcing an upcoming sermon on the subject of demonology.
On October 8, 2024, Jeon Kwang-hoon has been indicted by prosecutors for providing money to conservative YouTubers under the pretext of "advertising fees." The charges include payments for transportation expenses that violate the Kim Young-ran Act and allegations of trading proportional representation nominations.




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