A man signs a book of condolence for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was killed on Friday, at the Japanese embassy in Thailand. Photo: EPA-EFE
A man signs a book of condolence for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was killed on Friday, at the Japanese embassy in Thailand. Photo: EPA-EFE

Shinzo Abe’s killing spotlights Unification Church’s ties with Japanese conservatives

  • The church’s links to some politicians in Japan, accused of ‘promoting’ the South Korean organisation, have emerged since Abe’s death
  • Some Koreans in Japan fear hate incidents following the assassination, with students at Tokyo Korean School told to avoid unnecessary outings

A man signs a book of condolence for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was killed on Friday, at the Japanese embassy in Thailand. Photo: EPA-EFE
A man signs a book of condolence for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was killed on Friday, at the Japanese embassy in Thailand. Photo: EPA-EFE
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