Sakyamuni | Founder of Buddhism | His thoughts are compared to Lao Tzu’s.
Patty Kim | Singer | Her aging process and positive mindset are discussed as an example.
Wonhyo Daesa | Monk | His actions and interpretations of sin are discussed.
Samyeongdang | Monk | His actions during wartime are discussed in the context of sin.
Nongae | Historical figure | Her sacrifice is discussed in the context of sin.
Scene-by-Scene Summary
#1 (00:00:00) Introduction and Societal Issues
The chairman of the Cheongju committee, Son Joo-ho, sings a congratulatory song .
The lecture begins after a brief mood-lightening moment .
Mr.Huh discusses the rise of swear words among teenagers, widows, and suicide rates, alongside declining birth rates .
He states that this indicates the “end times” and the arrival of a new person .
He mentions that this new person will be resurrected after 21 days, symbolizing the 21st century .
human-made laws are causing humanity’s downfall, and laws must be made in the form of heaven for survival .
He criticizes human laws for excluding “heaven” and leading to severe discrimination and suffering, such as children dying in Africa .
He questions the value of the current National Assembly election system, where a small number of votes can decide an election, leading to unfair outcomes .
He asserts that the current system, made by humans, cannot be changed by National Assembly members .
He proposes creating human laws using “heaven’s methods” to prevent the rich from prospering and the poor from suffering .
He observes that teenagers and adults are increasingly using swear words, and schools are being converted into golf courses due to a lack of children, signaling the end of the world .
He describes his exhausting daily routine of answering complex questions and lecturing for hours .
He explains that human cells naturally seek to return to the earth, causing diseases and a desire to die .
He notes that as people age, their souls also desire to return to the earth rather than ascend to the sky .
He emphasizes that the body belongs to the ground, but the soul should ascend to the sky .
#2 (00:19:40) Philosophical Concepts and Societal Solutions
Mr.Huh references Lao Tzu and Zhuangzi, stating that a sage has nothing and no name, unlike an acquaintance .
He compares Lao Tzu’s thoughts to Sakyamuni’s, highlighting their similarities .
He explains that a sage loses their ideal, while a god has no name .
He connects these ideas to the “resurrection” of the moon in 21 days, which requires the help of a new person, similar to a chick needing the mother hen’s help to hatch .
He criticizes human-made laws for leading to war, famine, and pollution, including the prevalence of cursing among children .
He vows to track down and address habitual swearing if he becomes president, emphasizing the need to “cleanse the race” .
He states that societal problems like swearing, suicide, and low birth rates are signals calling for his intervention in the 21st century .
He compares his arrival to the resurrection of Jesus, describing it as a “descent” rather than an ascension .
He recounts his difficult life journey, including being misunderstood, his mother’s suicide, and working numerous jobs, which he sees as a predetermined course .
He shares an anecdote about a king disguised as a commoner to observe his people’s honesty, particularly regarding a granary .
He mentions Wonhyo Daesa’s unconventional actions, such as having a child with a princess and then running away, which he interprets as a way to reform society .
He explains that Wonhyo’s actions were not sins because his intention was to save Silla from Chinese rule and improve the world’s intelligence .
He argues that sin is subjective and depends on one’s perspective and intention, citing examples like Samyeongdang killing Japanese people to save the country or Nongae sacrificing herself .
He defines sin in terms of lacking love, kindness, self-restraint, and modesty, and judging others .
He outlines four virtues: humanity, wisdom, faith in God, and filial piety .
He states that religion operates at an “elementary level” where certain actions are considered sins, but at a higher level, like Shakyamuni’s, they are seen as liberation .
He explains that Shakyamuni achieved enlightenment by realizing the “middle way,” which involved recalling the innocent and happy mind of his childhood .
He notes that mothers are eager to take pictures of their children with him, believing he brings luck and success .
He compares the current state of Korea to a patient who died despite a good surgery, implying that past presidents and elites have failed to save the country .
He shares a story of a virgin who died after an appendectomy, attributing her death to a predetermined destiny managed by a heavenly system .
He advises against having great regrets about birth and death, as everything happens according to providence .
He criticizes the prevalence of swearing among teenagers and even teachers, stating that he is the only one addressing this issue .
He outlines nine reasons for the “new person’s” arrival, primarily to judge humans and eliminate societal ills like swearing and parents being killed for insurance money .
He proposes that national dividends would prevent children from killing their parents for inheritance .
#3 (01:27:00) Policy Proposals and Future Plans
Mr.Huh proposes reducing the number of National Assembly members to 100, making them unpaid, and abolishing district council members to save money for national dividends .
He advocates for the abolition of the political party system to ensure independent governance and prevent factionalism .
He calls for the abolition of local government heads and superintendents of education, with the president appointing these positions to unify the country’s control .
He emphasizes that the current education system is ruinous and needs to be changed by a president who acts as an emperor according to heavenly law .
He proposes a national dividend of 1.5 million won per month for married couples over 20, a housing fund of up to 200 million won, and 50 million won for childbirth .
He criticizes Korea’s high university entrance rate compared to Germany, advocating for more vocational high schools .
He suggests changing currency design to feature living people who will take responsibility for the future, rather than dead ones, and implies his face will be on the money if Korea unifies the world .
He proposes presidential condolence money of 10 million won for deaths and 100,000 won for birthdays, arguing these measures will allow people to breathe and improve the economy .
He dismisses concerns that national dividends would discourage work, stating that people would work harder and with more energy .
He proposes a senior citizen allowance of 700,000 won for those 65 and older, and 3 million won for veterans .
He advocates for abolishing the current military system and implementing a volunteer system with a 2 million won monthly salary, allowing soldiers to save money .
He criticizes the current system where soldiers receive minimal pay while politicians receive large salaries, calling it “murderous” .
He announces upcoming lectures in Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, and Seattle in the USA, and Fujian .
He encourages people to visit the Sky Palace for peace and good fortune, stating that it prepares for future work .
He warns against falling for “strange people” and violating election laws .
He aims to become an 80% president, not just 40% .
He reiterates that the era of language barriers and destruction has arrived, and he is the “new version” .