6702181065 Why is Korea Rich, but its People are in Debt #Plot

Political reform, economic policy, social welfare, and the speaker’s unique proposals.

Character Profiles

  • Mr.Huh | Presidential Candidate | Delivers lectures on various topics including politics, economics, and spirituality, advocating for radical reforms and claiming divine abilities.
  • SBS Announcer (Kim Seong-jun) | News Anchor | Reports on Mr.Huh’s policies, initially with amusement but later acknowledging public support.
  • Son (Kim Si-ho) | Audience Member | Attends the lecture with his mother due to a mental disability.
  • Mother of Kim Si-ho | Audience Member | Seeks help for her son’s mental disability.
  • Audience Members | Lecture Attendees | Participate in the lecture, respond to Mr.Huh’s questions, and volunteer for demonstrations.

Scene-by-Scene Summary

#1 (00:00:00) Introduction and SBS News Report

  • Mr.Huh announces an upcoming lecture in Busan on March 1st, from 1 PM to 5 PM, at Centum City Hall in Haeundae .
  • He emphasizes the importance of paying close attention to his lectures to understand them .
  • An SBS news report from a few days prior is played, featuring an announcer discussing Mr.Huh .
  • The announcer mentions Mr.Huh’s policies, including reducing the number of national assembly members to 100 and making their positions unpaid .
  • Other policies highlighted are distributing a portion of chaebol income to all citizens, allowing students to take exams in only one strong subject, and the president sending birthday cakes to all citizens .
  • The announcer expresses initial amusement but then realizes why many people support Mr.Huh, concluding that the public desires political reform, income equality, educational reform, and a communicative president .
  • The announcer suggests that other presidential candidates need to propose more realistic and appealing policies than Mr.Huh’s .

#2 (00:02:50) Interpretation of Words and Intent

  • Mr.Huh explains that words should be understood by their meaning (뜻), not just their sound .
  • He uses an analogy of a father scolding his son, stating that the son should interpret the scolding as encouragement to study hard and take responsibility for the family .
  • He asserts that those who take parental scolding literally do not succeed, emphasizing that harsh words from parents are often a form of praise and encouragement .
  • He applies this principle to a wife’s nagging, interpreting it as a signal that money is needed, not an expression of dislike .
  • He describes traditional Korean house architecture, where the rice storage was placed near the main room, so a wife’s “nagging” (the sound of an empty rice pot) would alert the husband to the need for rice .
  • He reiterates that a wife’s nagging is a “whip” for the husband to succeed, encouraging him to earn money while studying .

#3 (00:09:20) Deeper Meaning of the SBS News Report

  • Mr.Huh re-examines the SBS announcer’s words, stating that the announcer’s intention was to imply that current presidential candidates cannot create better policies than Mr.Huh’s .
  • He interprets the announcer’s initial laughter as joy, followed by a “깨달음” (enlightenment), which he equates to “정각” in Buddhism and “회개” (repentance) in Christianity .
  • He explains that repentance means realizing one’s wrong path and seeking forgiveness from a higher power .
  • He uses the example of realizing one’s shortcomings towards parents after their passing, leading to regret and a desire to make amends .
  • He emphasizes that repentance often comes too late, just as studying needs to be done at the right time (childhood) .
  • He compares learning English as a child versus an adult, highlighting that early learning leads to native fluency, while later learning often retains an accent .
  • He concludes that repentance is often delayed, and true change requires significant effort, like listening to his lectures thousands of times .

#4 (00:16:30) Societal Issues and Mr.Huh’s Solutions

  • Mr.Huh discusses the tragic reality of elderly parents being a financial burden, leading children to wish for their parents’ early demise .
  • He proposes the National Dividend (국민 배당금) of 1.5 million won per month for all elderly citizens, ensuring they can live comfortably and eliminating the desire for their early death .
  • He criticizes current politicians for creating a society where children feel guilty and wish for their parents’ death due to financial strain .
  • He reiterates the need for “회개” (repentance) and “정각” (enlightenment) to address these societal problems .
  • He revisits the SBS news report, highlighting the announcer’s acknowledgment that many people support Mr.Huh .
  • He suggests that the announcer’s words, especially on prime-time news, must have been approved by higher authorities, implying a hidden endorsement of his policies .
  • He interprets the announcer’s statement about other candidates needing better policies as an indirect criticism that no other candidate can match Mr.Huh’s proposals .

#5 (00:21:50) Clarification of Mr.Huh’s Policies

  • Mr.Huh clarifies that the SBS announcer’s report on his policies was incomplete .
  • He explains that the birthday cake policy also includes a 100,000 won cash gift in a presidential envelope, fostering a family-like relationship between the president and citizens .
  • He states that this gift would give hope to lonely elderly people and suicidal youth, inspiring loyalty to the nation and the president .
  • He adds that presidential gifts would vary by age, such as baseball gloves for children and winter jackets for adults, all bearing his name and presidential mark .
  • He criticizes past presidents for not caring about the public, suggesting that if they had given such gifts, the impeachment crisis would not have occurred .
  • He corrects the announcer’s report on reducing national assembly members, stating that he would also eliminate local council members and their 3,000 aides, drastically reducing taxes .
  • He argues that national assembly members should be the public’s aides, not have their own, and that their salaries and expenses for drivers and cars should be abolished .
  • He concludes that the country is corrupt because politicians are “탐관오리” (corrupt officials) who have turned citizens into debtors .

#6 (00:26:00) The Scale of Corruption and Presidential Selection

  • Mr.Huh claims to have a complete understanding of the nation’s finances and asserts that the level of corruption is unprecedented .
  • He dismisses the Choi Soon-sil scandal as “snack money” compared to the vast corruption involving countless officials who change with each new president .
  • He urges the public not to elect presidents lightly, stating that if he doesn’t run, any election is merely a “thieves’ election” .
  • He describes his birthday gift package as a large box delivered by courier to every citizen’s address, with police and community centers responsible for finding recipients .
  • He explains that this system would require more public officials, which he plans to address .

#7 (00:28:40) The Meaning of Mr.Huh’s Name

  • Mr.Huh analyzes the characters in his name, “허경영,” relating them to heaven (하늘), earth (땅), and humanity (사람), as well as the concept of “천부인” (heavenly seal) .
  • He claims his name embodies the universe’s beginning and end (Omega) and that only he can interpret it .
  • He asserts that King Sejong created the Korean alphabet (Hangul) based on these principles of heaven, earth, and humanity .
  • He interprets the Chinese character for “말씀” (word) as “heavenly words” delivered by a divine being, equating himself to this figure .
  • He further connects his words to the Bible and Buddhist scriptures, stating that his teachings transcend all existing truths .
  • He claims that his arrival marks the “해인 시대” (era of the sea seal) and the internet age, where people can see him .
  • He states that his image and name have a unique energy that affects people globally, causing them to change .

#8 (00:32:50) The 24 Solar Terms and Political Mismanagement

  • Mr.Huh explains the 24 solar terms (절기) and the “남중고도” (meridian altitude) in relation to traditional Korean house design .
  • He describes how houses were built to maximize sunlight in winter and provide shade in summer, demonstrating the wisdom of ancestors in harmony with nature .
  • He criticizes current politicians for acting contrary to these natural principles, exacerbating suffering when people are cold and hungry .
  • He argues that his politics, based on cosmic principles, would eliminate the desire for parents to die early and for children to feel burdened .
  • He expresses sorrow over the current treatment of the elderly, who are made to feel like “corpses” .
  • He reiterates that he does not seek the presidency for personal gain and will not accept a salary .

#9 (00:36:00) Parable of the Sparrow and the Deer

  • Mr.Huh tells a parable about a sparrow family whose chicks are caught and eaten by a human .
  • He equates the human’s actions to those of current politicians who destroy families .
  • He then tells a story about the same human, a hunter, who kills a pregnant deer, mistaking its plea for mercy as an attack .
  • The hunter’s wife later gives birth to four disabled children, leading the hunter to realize his karma and repent .
  • He compares politicians to this hunter, emphasizing that their actions have severe karmic consequences .
  • He explains that human sins can be forgiven by other humans through apology, but sins against heaven cannot be forgiven .
  • He references Jesus’s words about the unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit, implying that he is the one who can grant forgiveness for heavenly sins .
  • He claims that merely listening to his lectures can absolve all past sins and lead one to “백궁” (heavenly palace) .
  • He states that all religions should ultimately include his name in their prayers .

#10 (00:41:00) The Concept of “정해쌍수” (Samatha-vipassana)

  • Mr.Huh introduces the concept of “정해쌍수” (Samatha-vipassana), meaning that calmness (정) and wisdom (혜) are inseparable .
  • He applies this to politics and religion, stating that good politics eliminates the need for religion, and good religion eliminates the need for politics .
  • He uses the example of Hitler, whose hatred for Jews, stemming from a personal incident, led to the Holocaust and world wars .
  • He emphasizes that a single wrong word can destroy families and nations, criticizing politicians for lying to the public .
  • He asserts that his 33 policies must be implemented together to be effective, and that cherry-picking a few will not change the country .
  • He claims that he can transform Korea into a paradise within a month of becoming president .
  • He states that his policies would eliminate filial impiety by providing financial support to parents, making it unnecessary for children to worry about their parents’ material needs .
  • He highlights his policies of providing 100 million won for marriage, 200 million won for housing, and 1.5 million won in national dividends, encouraging marriage and childbirth .
  • He also mentions a policy of hiring civil servants from the bottom of the test scores, ensuring that everyone has a good job and eliminating unemployment .
  • He concludes that his three main policies (material filial piety, spiritual filial piety, and great filial piety) are interconnected and designed to create a harmonious society .

#11 (00:49:50) The Meaning of Busan and Jongno

  • Mr.Huh explains the origin of the name “Busan” (釜山), meaning “kettle mountain,” referring to the kettle-shaped mountains where refugees cooked during the Korean War .
  • He then explains the name “Jongno” (종로), meaning “bell street,” where a bell was rung to announce the time in Seoul .
  • He interprets “Jongno Samga” (종로3가) as representing the “천부인 삼” (three heavenly seals), signifying his role in announcing his arrival to the world .
  • He states that his YouTube channel is the “bell” that announces his presence globally .
  • He criticizes traditional media for spreading misinformation, citing the example of Trump’s election, which he predicted correctly .
  • He shares an anecdote about a supporter from the US who gave him 3,000 dollars and a high-end tie, emphasizing the global reach of his message .
  • He mentions that many foreign supporters experience healing from insomnia after watching his YouTube videos .
  • He expresses the burden of receiving thousands of phone calls daily, highlighting his dedication to the public .
  • He reiterates that good politics and good religion are “쌍수” (two hands), meaning they are intertwined .

#12 (00:56:00) Jongmyo Sajik and National Wealth

  • Mr.Huh explains “종묘사직” (Jongmyo Sajik), referring to Jongmyo Shrine, where ancestral tablets of the Joseon kings are enshrined, and Sajikdan, where rituals for good harvests are performed .
  • He connects Jongmyo to filial piety (효) towards ancestors and Sajikdan to loyalty (충) towards the nation and heaven .
  • He states that Korea is a wealthy nation (10th or 11th in the world), but its citizens are poor, implying that the wealth is not distributed fairly .
  • He revisits the SBS announcer’s report, interpreting “만년 대통령 후보” (perennial presidential candidate) as a prophecy that he will be president for ten thousand years .

#13 (00:58:40) National Dividend and Economic Reforms

  • Mr.Huh explains that the National Dividend (국민 배당금) is based on Korea’s total assets of 5 quadrillion won, which, when divided among 50 million citizens, amounts to 1 billion won per person .
  • He argues that citizens are entitled to a monthly dividend of 1.5 million won from this “entrusted” wealth .
  • He criticizes biased public opinion polls, explaining that their low response rates (2.5-3%) mean that the majority of non-respondents are his supporters .
  • He proposes to use national assets and recovered underground funds (900 trillion won) to cancel 100% of debts for middle-class and low-income citizens, including private loans and agricultural debts .
  • He argues that these debts are the government’s responsibility due to mismanagement .
  • He emphasizes that the National Dividend should not be used to pay interest to banks, but rather to stimulate the economy by circulating money among citizens .
  • He introduces Tax Points and Donation Points to incentivize chaebols to pay taxes and donate, making them respected by the public rather than forcing them to contribute .
  • He proposes replacing imprisonment for wealthy criminals with asset-proportional fines, which would generate significant revenue for the nation and boost the economy .
  • He compares the US and Korean prison populations, noting that the US has 50 times more prisoners despite having only six times the population, indicating a flawed justice system .
  • He argues that imprisoning figures like Lee Jae-yong (Samsung Vice Chairman) harms the national economy and international trust .
  • He suggests that such events signal his impending rise to power, as economic hardship will make people realize the need for his policies .
  • He concludes that his policies, including fines and donations, would generate enough funds for the National Dividend .

#14 (01:07:00) Property Rights and National Governance

  • Mr.Huh explains different types of property ownership: joint ownership (공동 지분), co-ownership (합유 지분), and aggregate ownership (총류 지분) .
  • He asserts that the 50 million citizens of Korea are shareholders in “Republic of Korea Inc.” and should have joint ownership, not aggregate ownership .
  • He criticizes current politicians for treating citizens as if they have aggregate ownership (like church members who cannot reclaim donations), leading to unaccounted-for tax money .
  • He explains that co-ownership (like clan assets) allows individual members to claim their share when assets are sold .
  • He states that citizens have three fundamental rights: right to existence (생존권), right to ownership (소유권) over national assets, and right to equality (평등권) in wealth distribution .
  • He also lists five national rights: right to claim (천구권) for basic necessities, right to participate (참정권) in elections, right to associate (사해권), and right to freedom (자유권) (including speech, press, assembly, religion, thought, expression, and conscience) .
  • He argues that citizens have the right to claim the National Dividend, but politicians are withholding it and mismanaging national finances, leading to increased national debt .
  • He claims to possess all knowledge about the universe and Korea, making him the only one who can transform the nation into a paradise .

#15 (01:15:00) Historical Context and National Identity

  • Mr.Huh draws parallels between the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt led by Moses (a religious Messiah) and the Korean people’s struggles under Japanese colonial rule and Chinese influence .
  • He explains that Korea’s “Cheongwadae” (Blue House) signifies its historical status as a subordinate nation to China, which uses red tiles (자금성, Forbidden City) .
  • He claims that his home planet is “자미원” (Jamiwon), a star where the creator of the universe resides, and that the Chinese character “자” (purple) in “자금성” refers to this .
  • He proposes changing the name of Cheongwadae to “하늘공” (Sky Palace) upon his presidency, signifying Korea’s rise to a sovereign nation .
  • He predicts that his “하늘공” in Songchu will attract global tourism, boosting Korea’s income to 100,000 dollars per capita .
  • He describes Korea’s history as a “불바다” (sea of fire) due to protests and conflicts, and positions himself as the political Messiah who will lead the nation through this .
  • He reiterates that good politics eliminates the need for religion, and vice versa .
  • He concludes that Korea is wealthy, but its citizens are poor because national wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, necessitating change .
  • He states that elections without his participation are meaningless .
  • He identifies the SBS announcer as Kim Seong-jun and praises him, suggesting he deserves a high position if Mr.Huh becomes president .

#16 (01:20:00) Healing Demonstration

  • Mr.Huh invites two new male audience members to the stage for a healing demonstration .
  • He mentions that his “하늘공” (Sky Palace) is open on the second and fourth Sundays, and provides contact information for inquiries .
  • He explains that he receives 5,000 phone calls daily, highlighting his constant availability to the public, even as president .
  • A mother explains that she brought her son, Kim Si-ho, who has a mental disability .
  • Mr.Huh demonstrates his energy by having Kim Si-ho try to pull his hands apart while saying his own name, which is easy .
  • When Kim Si-ho says “Mr.Huh,” his hands become impossible to separate, demonstrating the power of Mr.Huh’s name .
  • He repeats the demonstration with other names (Kim Jae-mun, Pope Francis), showing that only his name has this effect .
  • He claims that calling his name can change one’s body and bring good fortune, with exceptions for those who have committed serious sins against heaven .
  • He performs a healing on Kim Si-ho’s mother, who has various ailments including stroke symptoms, rhinitis, and thyroid issues .
  • He demonstrates that her strength returns after he “heals” her with his gaze, claiming she is restored to her youthful state .