On Sunday, a reported 8,000 couples from 150 countries participated in a massive joint wedding ceremony both online and in-person in Gapyeong, South Korea. ⁠ It’s an annual event held by the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, a religious movement more commonly known as the Unification Church or the “Moonies.” Founded in South Korea in 1954 by the late Moon Sun-myung, the organization has been controversial since its global expansion in the 1970s. It’s been accused of political affiliations, forced marriages, and even links to Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination.⁠ ⁠ The group’s mass wedding ceremony is one of its most well-known traditions, drawing significant media attention every year. This year, the ceremony was presided over by the founder’s widow and current leader, Han Hak-ja.⁠ ⁠ To be part of “the Holy Marriage Blessing Ceremony,” one must go through the designated matching process that includes educational courses and health exams.⁠ ⁠ 📷: Photo cou...