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The Unification Church: Some call it a cult, others say the church's aim is world peace

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Kumi Taguchi goes inside the world of a controversial church some call a 'cult'. This church is under investigation for its role in Japanese politics since the assassination of Prime Minister Abe. Watch 'The Church And The Assassin' on SBS On Demand.
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