Real names of “media persons” whose names appeared in pamphlets of former Unification Church-related organizations

On the other hand, what about the media?

Mr. Shinichi Hen of “Korea Report” said that he was “unaware” that his name was on the pamphlet, but that he “had an idea about it.

He said, “Around 2014, I published a book titled ‘Tears in Zainichi,’ in which I wrote about the Japan-Korea undersea tunnel.” My theory is that territorial disputes can be alleviated by connecting the two countries through an undersea tunnel, as in the case of Great Britain and France. I have given related lectures, so the former Unification Church must have regarded me as a sympathizer of the Japan-Korea undersea tunnel. I think it is an unbecoming act to use my name without my consent. It is a joke. You did a good job of keeping me informed.”

Katsuhiro Kuroda, Sankei Shimbun’s visiting editorial writer in Seoul, said he was “unaware ” that his name was on the article and that he had a relationship with a former member of the Unification Church for the interview.

He said, “I have contributed to the former Unification Church-affiliated organizations and magazines, given lectures, and so on. I have even been invited to a seminar on the Japan-Korea Tunnel. However, I feel that protesting against them, saying ‘I was taken advantage of’ or ‘It’s inexcusable,’ is in itself a form of publicity for them. (If I am asked to contribute or give a lecture in the future, I will have to take into account the current social situation and public opinion in Japan. If that happens, I think I will have to refrain or refrain from doing so.

Tatsuji Osada, former Seoul Bureau Chief of the Mainichi Shimbun, said, “I did not know that my name was on the article. If it was, I think it came from the Institute for Peace Policy Studies. Mr. Nagata said he had previously received an invitation from an organization called the Institute for Peace Policy Research to attend a lecture. Later, he received a magazine called “World Peace Research,” and the publisher was the “World Peace Professors Academy,” an affiliate of the former Unification Church.

They are supportive of our activities.”

However, although reporters from the Yomiuri, Nikkei, and other newspapers also attended these meetings, their names are not listed in the pamphlet.

Hyun Hong, an editorial writer for the Unification Daily, who says he has no connection with the former Unification Church, said, “Some years ago, I remember the place.

I think I went to cover a big UPF meeting some years ago, although I don’t remember where. I’ve had my name used (without permission) by other Japanese organizations when I exchanged business cards with them. So I don’t react (protest) to every single one of those things.”

With the exception of a few people, is it possible to put the names of people who do not support UPF activities on a pamphlet without their permission? We asked the Korean office of the UPF whether or not they had permission to include the names of those who do not agree with the activities of the UPF, but received no response by the deadline.

The Korean official who spoke to us at the beginning of this report said, “As you can see here, there are many prominent Japanese figures who have been involved in this project.

As you can see here, some Japanese celebrities have endorsed our activities.

Which story is correct? The pamphlet, which lists a number of Japanese celebrities on its list, is still being distributed to believers and others in Korea, and it is certain that it is being used to “authorize” and “endorse” the UPF.