Sun Myung Moon
Sun Myung Moon is the founder of the Unification Church, a new religious movement, popular in South Korea, Japan and the United States, best known for its mass weddings.
Moon, who is estimated to be worth $990 million, has long opposed Communism and supported conservative politics and politicians.1
Fast Facts
- Born: January 6, 1920
- Birthplace: What is now North Korea
- Has 15 children
- Estimated to be worth $990 million1
- Claims to have had a vision of Jesus Christ in 19351
- Founded the Unification Church in 1952
- Moved to the United States in 1971
- Founded the Washington Times in 1982
- Convicted of tax evasion in 19821
- Sentenced to 18 months in prison1
- July 19, 2008: Moon's helicopter crashes in South Korea
Helicopter Crash
On Saturday, July 19, 2008, a helicopter carrying Reverend Sun Myung Moon and 15 other passengers crashed in the mountains of South Korea. Witnesses report that the helicopter burst into flames after hitting the ground.2
Reverend Moon and 13 others were injured including his wife. The accident occurred in Gapyeong, South Korea, which is approximately 37 miles to the north and east of Seoul.2
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