The functional relationship between political figures (Trump, Hillary, Roh Moo-hyun, Lee Myung-bak), the abolition of the Suneung exam, and Korea’s potential for Nobel Prizes.
Character Profiles
- 허경영 (Mr.Huh) | Speaker | Claims to have superior intelligence and insight, advocates for political reform and a new educational system, and believes he is destined to be president.
- 트럼프 (Trump) | US Presidential Candidate | Described as having a similar “sudden appearance” in politics to 노무현, and a “direct confrontation” style.
- 힐러리 (Hillary) | US Presidential Candidate | Compared to 이명박, representing a more traditional political approach.
- 노무현 (Roh Moo-hyun) | Former South Korean President | Described as pure, innocent, and detached from material wealth, similar to Trump in his sudden political emergence.
- 이명박 (Lee Myung-bak) | Former South Korean President | Described as practical and materialistic due to childhood poverty, similar to Hillary in his political approach.
- 김대중 (Kim Dae-jung) | Former South Korean President | Received a Nobel Peace Prize, but not for academic achievement .
- 손정의 (Son Jeong-ui) | Japanese Billionaire | A young Korean who became the richest person in Japan .
- 신격호 (Shin Kyuk-ho) | Korean-Japanese Businessman | Became a rich person in Japan .
- 이석점 (Lee Seok-jeom) | Yonsei University History Professor | Wrote a column in Chosun Ilbo comparing Trump to Mr.Huh .
- 올랑드 (Hollande) | French President | Dealt with labor union issues, reducing unemployment .
- 오바마 (Obama) | US President | Visited Hiroshima to console the victims of the atomic bomb .
- 박근혜 (Park Geun-hye) | South Korean President | Attended a Chinese military parade, which was seen negatively by the US .
- 마이클 잭슨 (Michael Jackson) | Singer | Visited Mr.Huh before his death, expressing his innocence and desire for world peace through music .
- 육영수 (Yuk Young-soo) | Former First Lady of South Korea | Described as a “necessary person” in people’s minds, similar to Roh Moo-hyun .
Scene-by-Scene Summary
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- The speaker introduces the topic of the relationship between Trump and Hillary, Roh Moo-hyun and Lee Myung-bak, and the abolition of the college entrance exam (Suneung) and Korea ranking first in Nobel Prizes .
- Korea has only received one Nobel Prize, a Peace Prize by Kim Dae-jung, which was not based on academic merit .
- Koreans are considered the smartest in the world, even smarter than Jewish people, who are second .
- However, Jewish people are first in business acumen, and Koreans are also good at business .
- Despite this, Koreans cannot beat Jewish people in business, and Japanese people, though smart, were colonized by Koreans .
- Son Jeong-ui, a Korean, became the richest person in Japan, surpassing Shin Kyuk-ho .
- Koreans have the highest IQ in the world .
- The speaker mentions Trump and Roh Moo-hyun are similar in their unexpected rise .
- Despite Koreans being the smartest, they have zero Nobel Prizes, while Jewish people have 35% .
- This is because someone like Mr.Huh has not become president .
- The current Suneung system forces students to study everything, leading to financial burdens for parents and an insecure old age .
- If Suneung were abolished and students could specialize, elderly parents would save money that currently goes to private education .
- This financial burden on parents, coupled with children taking their savings for marriage, makes old age insecure for Korean seniors .
- The Suneung system is blamed for the insecurity of the elderly .
- Trump’s sudden appearance in politics is compared to Roh Moo-hyun’s .
- The speaker promises to explain the functional relationship, including calculus, of these political phenomena .
- The speaker introduces the concept of “insight quotient” (IQ) as the ability to discern the true nature of things .
- He uses a water bottle as an example, explaining that it’s not “spring water” but “drinking water” that has been chemically treated .
- This treated water, unlike natural well water, contributes to skin conditions like atopy .
- The speaker criticizes the poor management of water tanks in apartments, leading to contaminated water .
- He concludes that the bottled water is “water of death” .
- He differentiates between “생맥주” (draft beer) which is good for the body, and bottled beer which is not .
- Jewish people have a developed insight quotient because their land lacked agricultural resources, forcing them to develop business skills .
- This led to their dominance in finance, like Wall Street .
- The speaker introduces “Emotional Quotient” (EQ) as sensitivity, leading to empathy and quick conflict resolution .
- He then introduces “integrity quotient” (IQ) as a measure of honesty, which he claims is low among Korean politicians, leading to economic problems .
- Mr.Huh claims his IQ, EQ, and integrity quotient are 100 million times higher than the average person’s .
- He states that current politicians, with low integrity quotient, are ruining the country .
- He criticizes politicians for exploiting the public and causing hardship for young people, leading to a “lawless world” .
- This corruption has led to global public anger .
- The speaker argues that an increase in judges, prosecutors, and police indicates a failing nation .
- He also links an increase in motels, bars, and private academies to national decline .
- He promises to reduce these numbers significantly if he becomes president .
- He states that the current era is one of “direct confrontation” and “탈정치” (trans-politics), where politicians who challenge the status quo are emerging .
- He cites a Chosun Ilbo column that called Trump “America’s Mr.Huh,” noting that Mr.Huh has been advocating for direct confrontation and trans-politics for 25 years .
- Mr.Huh’s past promises, such as giving 30 million won for marriage and reducing the number of National Assembly members, were made 25 years ago .
- He mentions French President Hollande’s actions against labor unions and Trump’s “막말” (blunt speech) as examples of this new political style .
- Trump’s criticism of the US funding Korean security, despite Korea’s high alcohol consumption, resonates with American voters .
- He criticizes Korean politicians for their low integrity quotient, comparing them to those who frequent hostess bars .
- Mr.Huh claims that while he was initially seen as crazy, his ideas are now gaining traction, and he can no longer walk freely due to public attention .
- He criticizes current leaders as “frogs in a well” who cannot solve their nation’s problems and lack a global perspective .
- He highlights the improving relationship between the US and Japan, with leaders visiting historical sites of conflict .
- In contrast, he criticizes the South Korean president for attending a Chinese military parade, suggesting it alienated the US and could lead to a devastating war .
- He warns that the US and Japan might recognize North Korea’s nuclear weapons, isolating South Korea .
- He claims to foresee these events and that his emergence is a result of this foresight .
- He predicts that a Trump presidency would bring more stability to the Korean Peninsula due to his pragmatic, money-oriented approach .
- Trump would prioritize economic benefits, potentially leading to South Korea bearing more defense costs, but ensuring stability .
- He discusses the “insight quotient” as a key factor in these leaders’ thinking .
- He explains that the US interest rate hike impacts the Korean stock market (KOSPI) .
- The US, as a reserve currency nation, can print money to solve its economic problems without causing inflation, unlike other countries .
- He claims to have the intellect to “control” the US .
- He emphasizes that human survival depends on coexistence and mutual prosperity, not on destroying others .
- He reiterates that abolishing Suneung would lead to Korea winning Nobel Prizes .
- He argues that specialized education, where students focus on one talent, would foster Nobel laureates .
- He criticizes the current education system for forcing students to study irrelevant subjects, preventing them from helping their families and leading to national decline .
- He advocates for abolishing the Suneung and internal grading (내신) systems, calling for the arrest of past education ministers .
- He criticizes the internal grading system for fostering unhealthy competition and betrayal among students .
- He believes that adolescents should be allowed to grow freely and learn from their experiences, without being judged by scores .
- He gives examples of people who succeeded despite a difficult youth, emphasizing the importance of a sense of justice .
- He stresses the importance of “공정공영” (fairness and co-prosperity) as a natural law for human survival .
- He contrasts human coexistence with the “law of the jungle” (약육강식) in the animal kingdom, where predators hunt prey .
- He recounts an incident where he helped a wounded deer, highlighting the interconnectedness of life .
- He explains that in nature, predators like lions regulate prey populations to maintain ecological balance .
- He criticizes politicians for promoting “law of the jungle” and “survival of the fittest” among humans, leading to societal problems .
- He states that those who promote such values will face early demise .
- He contrasts “arrow-shooting” professions (prosecutors, police, judges) with “shield-like” professions (clergy, lawyers, teachers) .
- He argues that an increase in “arrow-shooting” professions indicates a declining society .
- He reiterates that human survival depends on coexistence, but the US interest rate hike harms the Korean economy .
- He believes that abolishing Suneung and internal grading would allow Koreans to surpass Japanese intelligence and dominate the world economy .
- He promotes the Korean philosophy of “홍익인간 이화세계” (benefiting all humanity and harmonizing the world) .
- He criticizes the current economic situation where foreign capital extracts wealth from Korea, citing the example of 70 trillion won leaving the country .
- He also mentions the 300 trillion won spent annually on importing Japanese machinery, making Koreans “봉” (suckers) .
- He attributes this to the flawed education system .
- He compares Roh Moo-hyun to Trump and Lee Myung-bak to Hillary, noting their similarities in political style and approach to wealth .
- He emphasizes that those who live by the “law of the jungle” will suffer in old age, while those who help others will live long and healthy lives .
- He criticizes the US for its wasteful spending on maintaining UN forces, suggesting that moving the UN headquarters to Korea would alleviate this burden and benefit Korea .
- He claims to have proposed this 25 years ago .
- He reiterates that his policies, such as marriage incentives, are practical solutions .
- He criticizes Korea’s high alcohol consumption despite economic struggles, attributing it to the exploitation of common people .
- He emphasizes that Korea’s moral integrity is crucial for its economic survival .
- He describes Roh Moo-hyun as someone who disregarded money and power, leading to his wife handling finances .
- He claims to have been close to Roh Moo-hyun and predicted his presidency .
- He recounts how Roh Moo-hyun, despite being a long shot, won the presidency against more powerful candidates .
- He explains that “미친다” (to be crazy) can also mean “to reach heaven,” implying that those who are seen as crazy are often ahead of their time .
- Mr.Huh claims to have been called crazy but is now seeing his predictions come true .
- He argues that people are tired of traditional politics and seek “탈정치” (trans-politics), which means returning power to the people .
- He mentions the popularity of his videos, with one reaching 400,000 views in two days, surpassing Psy’s “Gangnam Style” in speed .
- He criticizes the current education system for destroying families through excessive private tutoring, leading to divorce and economic hardship .
- He claims to foresee the future without needing to see it, predicting events 10, 100, or even 1,000 years in advance .
- He criticizes politicians for ignoring the suffering of the youth .
- He recounts Roh Moo-hyun’s loneliness and isolation in the Blue House, comparing it to a prison .
- He describes Roh Moo-hyun as pure and innocent .
- He contrasts Roh Moo-hyun’s lack of material wealth with Lee Myung-bak’s reputation for being rich .
- He criticizes the investigation into Roh Moo-hyun, which he believes led to his death, causing public resentment .
- He explains that Roh Moo-hyun’s wife handled finances due to his detachment from money, leading to accusations of corruption .
- He claims that Roh Moo-hyun’s suicide was a result of his pure and clean nature .
- He categorizes people into three types: “necessary people” (like Roh Moo-hyun and Yuk Young-soo), “unnecessary people,” and “people who should not have been born” .
- He recounts a supernatural encounter with Roh Moo-hyun three days before his death, where Roh Moo-hyun expressed his regrets and asked him to look after his daughter .
- He also recounts a similar encounter with Michael Jackson three days before his death, where Michael Jackson expressed his innocence and desire for world peace .
- He explains that Lee Myung-bak’s childhood poverty led him to prioritize material wealth, making him a successful businessman but also leading to misunderstandings .
- He emphasizes that both Roh Moo-hyun and Lee Myung-bak were great individuals who suffered in their youth .
- He reiterates that Trump is like Lee Myung-bak in his practicality, while Hillary is like Roh Moo-hyun in her detachment from material things .
- He concludes that Trump’s practical approach would benefit the US economy, and abolishing Suneung would lead to Korea winning Nobel Prizes .
Other Useful Information
1. Korean Intelligence and Nobel Prizes
- Korea ranks first in intelligence globally, surpassing even Jewish people .
- Despite this, Korea has zero **Nobel Prize**s (excluding Kim Dae-jung’s Peace Prize) .
- This lack of Nobel Prizes is attributed to the current **Suneung** (college entrance exam) system .
2. Proposed Educational Reforms
- Abolish Suneung: Allow students to specialize in one subject for 6 years, leading to Nobel Prizes .
- Abolish Internal Grading (내신): Prevents unhealthy competition and betrayal among students .
- Focus on Specialization: Encourage students to excel in their chosen field rather than studying irrelevant subjects .
- Support for Youth: Allow adolescents to grow freely, learn from experience, and develop a sense of justice .
3. Societal Problems and Solutions
- Elderly Insecurity: The Suneung system contributes to financial burdens on parents, leading to insecure old age .
- Family Breakdown: Excessive private tutoring leads to family conflicts and a “tsunami of divorce” .
- National Decline Indicators: An increase in police, prosecutors, judges, motels, bars, and private academies signifies a nation’s decline .
- Corruption: Low “integrity quotient” among politicians leads to corruption and economic problems .
- Trans-Politics (탈정치): A new era where politicians challenge the status quo and return power to the people .
4. Economic Issues
- Foreign Capital Drain: Foreign entities extract wealth from Korea, exemplified by 70 trillion won leaving the country .
- Trade Imbalance with Japan: Korea spends 300 trillion won annually on Japanese machinery imports .
- US Interest Rate Hike: Negatively impacts the Korean stock market (KOSPI) .
- US Economic Advantage: The US, as a reserve currency nation, can print money to solve its economic problems without inflation .
5. Political Comparisons
- Trump and Roh Moo-hyun: Both are characterized by a “sudden appearance” in politics and a direct, blunt communication style . They are also seen as detached from material wealth .
- Hillary and Lee Myung-bak: Both are described as practical and materialistic . Lee Myung-bak’s childhood poverty influenced his focus on material accumulation .
6. Mr.Huh’s Claims
- Superior Intellect: Claims his IQ, EQ, and integrity quotient are 100 million times higher than others .
- Prophetic Abilities: Claims to foresee future events 10, 100, or 1,000 years in advance .
- Supernatural Encounters: Claims to have met Roh Moo-hyun and Michael Jackson three days before their deaths .
- UN Headquarters Relocation: Proposed moving the UN headquarters to Korea 25 years ago, believing it would benefit Korea and alleviate the US burden .
7. Korean Cultural Values
- Hongik Ingan Iwha Segye (홍익인간 이화세계): The philosophy of benefiting all humanity and harmonizing the world, emphasizing coexistence and mutual prosperity .
- Respect for Women: Korea is described as a nation that deeply respects women, granting them voting rights early and giving them economic control within the household .