6704020000 Political reform, economic policy, spiritual insights, national unity. Mr.Huh’s Daegu EXCO Invited Lecture #Plot

Character Profiles

• Mr.Huh | Speaker | Referred to as “Bonjwa Heo-nim,” “President Heo,” and “Dongbangui Deungbul” (Light of the East). He claims to be a supernatural being, a “doin” (enlightened person), and a “sinin” (divine human) with the ability to heal and control universal energy. He advocates for radical political and economic reforms.
• Seo Ji-hyo | Daegu City Ambassador | Prepared a congratulatory message for the event .
• Kim Kyeong-hae | Central Committee Member | Prepared a necklace for the event .
• Lee Jong-ho | Daegu Resident | Prepared a necklace for the event .
• Lee Yong-soo | Director of National Culture Research Institute | Performed a pansori (Korean traditional musical storytelling) about Mr.Huh’s life .
• Park No-deung | Director of National Studies Research Institute | Performed a pansori with Lee Yong-soo .
• Seong Hong | Singer | Performed “Bukhaeng Yeolcha” (Northbound Train) .
• Joo Geum-soon | Singer | Performed Mr.Huh’s “Cha Cha Cha” .
• Park Kyeong-ha | Performer | Performed a violin solo .
• Kim Ki-sang | Commander-in-Chief of the National Political Revolution Alliance Organizing Committee | Awarded appointment letters .
• Park Geun-hye | Former President | Mentioned by Mr.Huh as having met him in Daegu and as a former representative of Dalseong-gun .
• Lee Jae-yong | Samsung Group Chairman | Mentioned by Mr.Huh in the context of his legal issues .
• Choi Soon-sil | Figure in political scandal | Mentioned by Mr.Huh in comparison to other political figures .
• Park Jeong-hee | Former President | Mentioned as the leader who brought about the “Miracle on the Han River” .
• Kim Dae-jung | Former President | Mentioned as a leader of the democratization movement .
• Kim Young-sam | Former President | Mentioned as a leader whose administration led to economic difficulties .
• Kim Jae-gwan | Audience Member | Participated in Mr.Huh’s power test .
• Kim Si-hyeon | Audience Member | Participated in Mr.Huh’s power test .
• Myeong Won | Daegu City Committee Chairman of the National Political Revolution Alliance | Gave a closing speech .

Scene-by-Scene Summary

#1 (00:00:00) Opening Ceremony and Introduction

• The event begins with an introduction of Mr.Huh as a “supernatural being” and “Bonjwa Heo-nim” .
• The audience is encouraged to give a big round of applause .
• Mr.Huh greets the audience, noting that Daegu’s energy seems to surpass Busan’s .
• He encourages the audience to shout “Mr.Huh Fighting!” to compare their volume with Busan’s .
• He thanks the audience for their support .

#2 (00:02:00) Congratulatory Messages and Necklace Presentation

• Seo Ji-hyo, Kim Kyeong-hae, and Lee Jong-ho are introduced for preparing congratulatory items .
• Necklaces are presented to Mr.Huh .
• The audience is asked to applaud for the presenters .

#3 (00:03:33) National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance

• The audience is asked to stand for the national anthem and pledge of allegiance .
• The pledge to the flag is recited .
• The first verse of the national anthem is sung .

#4 (00:05:00) Performances

• Seong Hong performs “Bukhaeng Yeolcha” .
• Lee Yong-soo and Park No-deung perform a pansori about Mr.Huh‘s life .
  • The pansori narrates Mr.Huh‘s birth in 1950, his father’s death due to political accusations, and his mother’s death from postpartum complications, leading him to become an orphan .
  • He was adopted by a farmer who had received land from his father and was sent to school .
  • At age seven, he met a monk who prophesied his future as a great leader .
  • He studied various subjects, including Buddhism, Christianity, and Eastern philosophies .
  • At 14, he traveled to Seoul, facing many hardships and working various jobs .
  • He had several adoptive parents, including a farmer, a monk, a pastor, and Lee Byeong-cheol, the founder of Samsung .
  • Lee Byeong-cheol introduced him to President Park Jeong-hee, where he served as a secret policy advisor for 10 years, proposing initiatives like the Saemaul Undong and the Open University system .
  • The pansori highlights Mr.Huh‘s belief that truth prevails and that the nation’s problems stem from corruption, not lack of money .
  • It mentions his presidential candidacy and proposals, such as reducing the number of National Assembly members and relocating the capital .
  • His prophecies, including the impeachment of the 18th president, are noted as having come true .
  • His songs are now popular nationwide .
• Joo Geum-soon performs Mr.Huh‘s “Cha Cha Cha” .
• Park Kyeong-ha performs a violin solo .

#5 (00:28:00) Mr.Huh’s Speech – Part 1

• Mr.Huh begins his speech, noting Daegu’s energy and comparing it to Busan .
• He mentions meeting Park Geun-hye in Daegu and discusses her political situation, linking it to Daegu’s history of producing presidents .
• He claims that after he becomes president, there will be no more presidential elections in Korea .
• He criticizes the current political system, stating that no matter who becomes president, the country will remain unstable due to parliamentary issues .
• He discusses the difference between “fact” and “truth,” using the example of Park Geun-hye‘s situation and the story of Hyobong, a monk who became a judge .
• He explains “truth” as an unchanging universal principle and “providence” as a higher force that can override truth, citing examples like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the Korean War .
• He argues that individuals can be wrongly accused due to circumstances, comparing it to a son being implicated in a murder despite trying to stop a fight .
• He connects this to historical figures like Ahn Jung-geun and Yu Gwan-sun, who sacrificed themselves for their country .
• He praises Park Jeong-hee‘s economic achievements, comparing the “Miracle on the Han River” to Germany’s “Miracle on the Rhine” .
• He highlights Korea’s rapid economic growth from one of the poorest nations to a top 12 economy .
• He criticizes the current economic disparity, where the rich get richer and the poor remain poor, despite national wealth .
• He discusses the historical significance of Daegu as the birthplace of Korea’s early industries, including the “300 industries” (sugar, flour, cotton) and “3-powder industries” (flour, cement, sugar) .
• He laments the lack of true leadership in Korea, comparing the current political landscape to “ohapjisil” (a disorganized rabble) .
• He proposes a “National Dividend” system where every citizen over 20 receives 1.5 million won monthly, eliminating poverty and reducing social problems like divorce .
• He suggests reducing the number of National Assembly members to 100 and making their positions unpaid, with funding coming from donations .
• He also proposes abolishing local government elections and salaries for local council members .
• He claims to possess superior financial knowledge, enabling him to manage national finances efficiently and prevent corruption .
• He addresses the struggles of farmers and young people unable to marry due to financial difficulties .
• He emphasizes that Korea’s problems are not due to a lack of resources or hardworking people, but rather a flawed system .
• He mentions Rabindranath Tagore‘s prophecy of a “Light of the East” emerging from Korea .
• He proposes a “Yellow Dust New Deal” policy, involving Korea, China, and Japan to eliminate deserts in China and Mongolia, thereby solving the yellow dust problem .
• He also suggests an “Agricultural New Deal” to support farmers and attract urban residents to agricultural communities .
• He claims to be the “Light of the East” and the “incarnation of the sun,” possessing healing powers .
• He explains the universe’s composition from hydrogen atoms and claims to be the creator of all matter .
• He asserts that the “Light of the East” will unite Asia and the world, using the yellow dust issue as a catalyst for cooperation between Korea, China, and Japan .
• He explains the meaning of “Injung Cheonji Il” from Cheonbugyeong, stating that his heart contains heaven, earth, and humanity .
• He connects this to the Korean alphabet (Hangul), explaining its creation based on the principles of heaven, earth, and humanity (Cheonjiin) and the circle, square, and triangle (Wonbanggak) .
• He criticizes the name “Cheongwadae” (Blue House) as a symbol of subservience to China and proposes changing it to “Haneulgung” (Sky Palace) .
• He claims to use abilities like “Gongjung Buyang” (levitation) and “Chukjibeop” (teleportation) to survive until he becomes president .
• He reiterates that Daegu is the birthplace of Korea’s industrial development .
• He urges Daegu citizens to watch his YouTube videos to understand his message .
• He criticizes the government’s wasteful spending and the financial burdens on ordinary citizens .

#6 (01:49:00) Power Test and Healing

• Mr.Huh invites two audience members to the stage for a “power test” .
• He explains his hierarchy of human existence: “sokin” (ordinary person), “beomin” (criminal), “in” (person), “doin” (enlightened person), “seongin” (saint), and “sinin” (divine human) .
• He demonstrates that calling out names of ordinary people, saints (like Buddha or Jesus), or even “doin” causes a person’s hand strength to weaken, but calling out “Mr.Huh” makes it impossible to break the hand grip .
• He claims that merely having his name in one’s mind can extend life by over 100 years .
• He heals an audience member suffering from a stiff neck (dam) by looking at them .
• He heals another audience member with a physical ailment .
• He emphasizes that he is here to help people and that their happiness will be accelerated if he becomes president .

#7 (02:05:00) Closing Remarks and Song

• Mr.Huh encourages the audience to become rich and sings “Buja Doeseyo” (Become Rich) with singer Choi Sarang .
• Myeong Won, Daegu City Committee Chairman of the National Political Revolution Alliance, gives a closing speech, thanking attendees and expressing hope for Mr.Huh‘s success .
• He reiterates the goal of advancing to Seoul and the Blue House .
• He thanks Kim Ki-sang and Park Kyeong for their contributions .
• He concludes by expressing love and gratitude to the audience .

Other Useful Information

• Event Date: April 2, 2017
• Location: EXCO, Daegu
• Mr.Huh’s Political Proposals:
  • Reduce National Assembly members from 300 to 100 and make their positions unpaid .
  • Relocate the capital .
  • Implement a National Dividend of 1.5 million won per month for all citizens over 20 .
  • Abolish local government elections and salaries for local council members .
  • Replace prison sentences for non-violent crimes with fines, especially for wealthy individuals .
  • Provide government support for housing loans and eliminate interest payments for debts under 500 million won .
  • Implement a “Yellow Dust New Deal” to eliminate deserts in China and Mongolia .
  • Implement an “Agricultural New Deal” to support farmers and attract urban residents to agricultural communities .
  • Change the name of the Blue House (Cheongwadae) to Haneulgung (Sky Palace) .
• Mr.Huh’s Claims:
  • He is a “supernatural being,” “doin,” and “sinin” .
  • He can heal people and control universal energy .
  • He is the “Light of the East” prophesied by Rabindranath Tagore .
  • He is the creator of all matter in the universe .
  • He possesses extraordinary mathematical abilities, capable of instantly analyzing complex financial data .
  • He can extend people’s lifespan by over 100 years by having them think of his name .
  • He uses “Gongjung Buyang” (levitation) and “Chukjibeop” (teleportation) .
• Economic History of Korea:
  • Park Jeong-hee‘s “Miracle on the Han River” achieved in 15 years what took Germany 150 years .
  • Korea rose from being one of the poorest nations (216th) to the 12th largest economy in 15 years .
  • Daegu was the starting point for Korea’s early industries, including the “300 industries” (sugar, flour, cotton) and “3-powder industries” (flour, cement, sugar) .