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Unification Church Agrees to Pay ¥2.13 Billion to 132 Claimants in Largest Mediation Yet

The move reflects a new policy of early, flexible settlements under pressure from an ongoing High Court review of a dissolution order.

Overview

  • A Tokyo District Court–mediated agreement on November 14 commits the group to pay roughly ¥2.13364 billion to former adherents.
  • The settlement covers 132 people living across 35 prefectures in Japan and in South Korea, according to the victims' lawyers.
  • With two October deals already in place, mediated payouts now total about ¥3.47664 billion to 174 people since 2023.
  • Victims' attorneys say negotiations continue for roughly 48 additional claimants who have not reached settlements.
  • The church has created an external compensation committee and says it shifted to early resolution, as the Tokyo High Court reviews a March dissolution order that could trigger liquidation if upheld.