South Korean Pastor Sentenced for Abusing North Korean Defectors

Chun Ki-won, once celebrated as an 'Asian Schindler' for his efforts to rescue North Koreans, has been jailed for sexually abusing teenage defectors.

Chun Ki-won, a South Korean pastor, has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing teenage North Korean defectors.
The pastor was previously hailed as a hero for his work in helping over 1,000 North Koreans escape the regime's oppression.
Allegations against Chun surfaced in August last year, leading to his arrest over concerns he was a flight risk.
The abuse occurred at his boarding school in Seoul, affecting minors who had escaped North Korea between 2016 and 2023.
Chun's conviction has shocked groups specializing in assisting North Koreans, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability.