In Detention: Mother Han’s Condition and Words

“I am in a lot of pain, but I will get through it thanks to your love”: Yeon-a Moon speaks on Mother Han’s suffering condition during prolonged detention

Extracts from a message delivered by Yeon-a Moon at a prayer vigil in Gapyeong, South Korea 10^th October. She had the day before visited her mother-in-law, Hak Ja Han, known as Holy Mother Han, at the Seoul Detention Center, where she has been held since 23^rd September while investigations are going on into alleged violations of political funding and anti-graft laws. Translated from the transcription of the original Korean. Slightly edited.

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Today, I visited True Mother for the first time in six days. […] Only five people were allowed in, so I joined them in order to report back to all of you.

When Mother entered, we could see her complexion and how she was moving. She came in and left in a wheelchair, so it was hard to judge how comfortable her movements were. Still, just by seeing her face, I could tell she was in much more pain and exhaustion than before. I remember hearing before that she was very tired, but this time it was even clearer.

Even when she hadn’t slept for hours, Mother’s face had always remained bright and graceful. But this time, there were deep bluish shadows under her eyes – something I had never seen before – and it made me feel how difficult things truly are for her.

Her once-radiant complexion looked dull and sunken, and her cheeks seemed hollow.

I know that our family members have been offering prayers and devotion outside the detention center, wanting to share in Mother’s hardship and give her strength, but seeing her today truly broke my heart.

I want to share this on behalf of everyone who couldn’t be there. I can’t claim to feel everything that she is enduring, but through what I could see, I realized just how hard it’s been for her. […]

Eun-jin Moon then asked about Mother’s eyes and knees, whether she was in pain. Mother replied that her eyes have been giving her trouble – as you all probably know – and that her knees also hurt when she sits and stands, especially given her age.

She has to live sitting on the floor in a small space, so her movements are limited. Still, even though it’s difficult, she said she tries to move around a little bit and exercise as much as she can.

[…] Mother looked at us and said:

“Do not worry. Heaven is alive. The truth will be revealed. I didn’t expect something like this to happen, but the truth will surely be revealed.”

Those were her first words to us. You’ve heard her say this before. Mother knows the truth and believes that it will be made known not only in Korea but throughout the world. It may take time, but she is certain of it.

So we must wait patiently, work diligently, and unite so that the truth can be revealed as soon as possible. That is the path of true filial piety.

Mother also said,

“Through this time, the members have become one. The whole world has become united.”

She believes in us that much. Even though we feel sorry for not being enough, she keeps encouraging and trusting us.

“Brothers and sisters”, there are many painful rumors circulating, both outside and within our community. But please remember – Mother believes in us. She knows that we are becoming even more united through this trial. So let us focus only on our Heavenly Parent and True Parents. Let’s set aside unnecessary talk and follow Mother’s words and wishes, so we can overcome this period together.

At the end, I must also say this: Mother’s once-clear, beautiful skin now has red, rash-like patches, almost like heat bumps. She said it might be from sweating due to poor ventilation and the damp, cold floors (since the heating wasn’t on yet).

It made me realize how much her immune system has weakened. And yet, despite everything, she smiled and encouraged us. Her final words were:

“I am in a lot of pain, but I will get through it thanks to your love.”

“Brothers and sisters”, we all love Mother deeply. We know she suffers, and we feel frustrated and angry that we can’t do more. But let us hold onto her words. Let’s stay calm, trust one another, and do our best with sincere hearts.

This past week, I kept thinking how frustrated you all must feel – wanting to know more, wanting to help, wondering why there isn’t more information.

I too struggled with whether to speak or stay silent. I worried that if I spoke carelessly, my words could be twisted and end up hurting Mother rather than helping her. Because the outside world is watching us closely and ready to distort anything. So I decided: better to stay cautious, even if people misunderstand or blame us for not speaking. We even agreed among the leaders: Let people complain that we are silent – our priority is Mother’s safety. Even if we are misunderstood for a while, we will endure it for her sake.

Dear “family”, though the news about Mother is painful, we are now entering a more serious stage of preparing for the trial. Until the special investigation period fully ends, we must move forward carefully, one step at a time, aligning our hearts with Heaven and Mother’s heart – not with what we think she wants, but what she has truly asked of us.

Please endure just a little longer, give a little more strength and devotion. Mother believes in the power of the spiritual world and in Father’s support from the other side. Let us also believe that our sincerity will empower them to help her.

There’s so much I want to say, but I’ll stop here. Let’s express our faith not only in words but through our actions – by living honorably, working sincerely, and serving society. […] You’ve endured so much already. Let’s hold on a little longer, recharge our hearts, and move forward together with renewed strength.

Thank you.

Featured image above: Yeon-a Moon delivering her message at a prayer vigil in Gapyeong, South Korea 10^th October 2025. Screenshot from live transmission by FFWPU.

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