Sun Myung Moon
Sun Myung Moon was a Korean religious leader, known for his business ventures and support for conservative political causes.
Yung Myung Moon (Mun)
Religious Leader
January 6, 1920
Capricorn
September 02, 2012
92
Sangsa-ri, Korea
Sun Myung Moon was a prominent Korean religious leader who founded the Unification Church in 1954, claiming to be the messiah. He gained recognition for performing mass marriage ceremonies and advocating his distinctive religious philosophy, the “Divine Principle.” As a businessman and media tycoon, Moon established News World Communications, which owns media outlets such as The Washington Times and the New York City Tribune. He also founded the Little Angels Children’s Folk Ballet of Korea and participated in various organizations that promote peace and unity. Moon was known for his involvement in business ventures and backing conservative political causes.