Heo Kyeong-young | Lecturer | Delivers a lecture on various topics including politics, economy, and spirituality.
Yoo | Master Craftsman | Recognized by UNESCO, presented a bouquet and pottery.
Park Jeong-min | Associate | Mentioned in the context of attending Heo Kyeong-young’s lectures and discussing political involvement.
David | Biblical Figure | King of Israel, trained through 15 years of hardship.
Joseph | Biblical Figure | Prime Minister of Egypt, trained through 13 years in prison.
Saul | Biblical Figure | King of Israel, pursued David.
Park Chung-hee | Former President of South Korea | Resolved issues with Japan, contributed to economic development.
Lee Seung-man | Former President of South Korea | Severed ties with Japan.
Lee Byung-chul | Founder of Samsung Group | Met Heo Kyeong-young.
Scene-by-Scene Summary
#1 (00:00:00) Introduction and Presentation
A person is introduced as a UNESCO-recognized master craftsman, who then presents a bouquet and pottery .
The audience applauds .
The speaker mentions having attended lectures for about three months .
The speaker shares their past as a Taekwondo champion in the 1960s .
The speaker recounts an emotional experience watching Heo Kyeong-young’s lecture about his mother .
The speaker mentions a gathering where Park Jeong-min discussed meeting Heo Kyeong-young .
The speaker concludes their remarks, expressing a desire to speak more later .
#2 (00:03:21) Discussion on Birds and National Symbols
The speaker asks about the “Samjok-o” (three-legged crow) .
The speaker explains that real crows only have two legs, but the Samjok-o is a mythical bird with three legs .
The Samjok-o is described as a national symbol for Koreans, but it is also the national bird of Japan and the UK .
The speaker contrasts the crow, which eats harmful insects and does not harm humans, with the magpie, which is omnivorous and causes significant damage to agriculture .
The speaker explains that mosquitoes, despite causing deaths, are part of the food chain and serve as a natural selection mechanism .
The speaker connects the two-legged crow to a binary system and the three-legged crow to a ternary system, which is important in Korean culture .
Indian culture prefers a quaternary system, while European and Israeli cultures also use a quaternary system .
The speaker mentions the “four noble truths” in Buddhism and the four gospels in the Bible as examples of the quaternary system .
The speaker explains that the Korean preference for the ternary system is reflected in concepts like “heaven, earth, and man” .
The speaker shows an image related to Dangun, the mythical founder of Korea .
The speaker reiterates that a three-legged crow does not exist .
#3 (00:10:00) Critique of Korea-Japan Relations
The speaker asserts that a country possessing Heo Kyeong-young (Korea) is stronger than any nuclear power .
The speaker states that Korea should not fight with Japan, but rather with major powers like the US, Russia, and China .
The speaker recalls that President Park Chung-hee handled the issue of Japanese assets left in Korea, which amounted to 2.1 billion dollars .
The speaker emphasizes the vast economic difference between Korea and Japan, stating that Korea’s entire stock market value is equivalent to one Japanese company’s assets .
The speaker warns against emotional conflict with Japan, as it could lead to another war in Asia .
The speaker argues that Korea and Japan should be partners, not enemies, and that Korea relies on Japanese technology .
The speaker criticizes the idea of quickly replacing Japanese technology, stating it would lead to industrial decline .
The speaker advocates for international trade and cooperation, opposing isolationist views .
The speaker discusses the comfort women issue, stating that the funds received from Japan by President Park Chung-hee were meant to resolve such issues .
The speaker criticizes the Supreme Court’s ruling on individual compensation for forced labor, arguing it harms Korea-Japan relations and the national economy .
The speaker explains that the 2.1 billion dollars from Japan, along with other funds, helped build Korea’s economy .
The speaker criticizes current political leaders for worsening relations with Japan and China, which negatively impacts the economy .
The speaker argues that individual lawsuits for compensation undermine national agreements and cause greater economic harm .
The speaker expresses anger at politicians who exploit historical issues for electoral gain, causing national division and economic damage .
#4 (00:22:00) Selfishness and National Character
The speaker defines egoism as “egoism” and criticizes the Korean tendency to be jealous of others’ success .
The speaker contrasts this with Americans who celebrate others’ success .
The speaker mentions that when his popularity grows, people spread false rumors about him .
The speaker warns that those who believe such rumors will have their lifespan shortened to one year .
The speaker criticizes the emphasis on academic background in Korean society, where people are judged by their university .
The speaker calls this negative trait “egoism” .
The speaker states that those who are stuck in egoism will fail his “Heo Kyeong-young test” .
The speaker criticizes humanism, democracy, and rationalism as harmful ideologies .
The speaker advocates for “theism” (신본주의), arguing that human life is short and unpredictable .
The speaker explains that democracy, unlike constitutional monarchy, lacks a central point of unity, leading to division .
The speaker criticizes rationalism for leading people to follow trends, even in negative behaviors like real estate speculation or theft .
The speaker contrasts rationalism with “virtuous reason” (선미주의), which leads to true success .
The speaker discusses scientific misconceptions, such as the temperature of the sun and the Earth’s core, and the atmospheric layers .
The speaker explains how Earth’s atmosphere protects it from meteoroids .
The speaker states that demanding money from Japan is like demanding money from heaven, as past agreements were made .
The speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping promises, even in war .
#5 (00:34:00) Virtuous Conduct and National Prosperity
The speaker states that egoistic people face a miserable end .
The speaker quotes a saying that good deeds, like grass growing in a garden, increase steadily even if unseen .
The speaker also quotes that performing good deeds prevents disaster, even if blessings are not immediately apparent .
The speaker warns that bad deeds cause blessings to disappear automatically .
The speaker clarifies the amount of Japanese assets, stating it was 2.1 billion dollars, not trillions .
The speaker contrasts egoism with “philanthropy” (박애주의) .
The speaker criticizes the pursuit of pleasure (향락주의) by individuals seeking compensation from Japan .
The speaker mentions that Korean soldiers in the Vietnam War had 70% of their wages taken by the government for economic development .
The speaker promises to return these wages if he becomes president .
The speaker argues that individual compensation claims complicate international relations and are less effective than national-level agreements for economic development .
The speaker emphasizes that the government exists to resolve national issues on behalf of the people .
The speaker explains that past agreements with Japan included a mutual waiver of further claims .
The speaker criticizes the Supreme Court’s ruling for causing massive economic losses to Korea .
#6 (00:42:00) Self-Control and National Direction
The speaker contrasts hedonism (향락주의) with asceticism (검욕주의) .
The speaker refutes rumors that he is a hedonist, stating his life has been one of asceticism .
The speaker describes his strict lifestyle, avoiding alcohol, tobacco, soda, and even juice, only drinking water .
The speaker criticizes the Korean people for having a hedonistic and egoistic mindset, similar to the Japanese .
The speaker explains that true success comes from unseen, steady effort, like grass growing .
The speaker emphasizes respecting Japan’s economic success and not dwelling on past grievances .
The speaker introduces the concept of “Hwaibudong” (和而不同), meaning harmony without uniformity, which he contrasts with “Dongibuhwa” (同而不和), meaning uniformity without harmony .
The speaker explains that “Dongibuhwa” describes a situation where people appear close but lack true unity, like families living separately .
The speaker states that humanism, democracy, rationalism, egoism, and hedonism lead to national ruin .
The speaker criticizes democracy for requiring unanimous consent, which is impractical .
The speaker asserts that his policies would receive 99.9% public approval, making parliamentary opposition irrelevant .
The speaker states that those who oppose his vision will be sent to China .
The speaker explains that “Dongibuhwa” is like soldiers in uniform who have different political views .
The speaker contrasts “uniformity” (유니포미티) with “unity” (유니티), advocating for unity .
The speaker urges the audience to think critically about national direction, criticizing leaders who constantly engage in conflict .
The speaker introduces “Social Salvation” (사회구원) and “Soul Salvation” (영혼구원) .
The speaker criticizes “realism” (현실주의) for ignoring the future and the afterlife .
The speaker argues that human actions should be guided by “filial piety” (효), which provides motivation for study and overcoming hardship .
The speaker shares his personal experience of studying diligently despite cold and hunger, motivated by his mother .
The speaker emphasizes that filial piety prevents suicide and encourages striving for success .
#7 (00:54:00) National Revolution Party and the Ultimate Mantra
The speaker states that the National Revolution Party (국가혁명당) will prevent the collapse of South Korea .
The speaker explains that the government will operate like a corporation, giving dividends (배당금) to citizens as shareholders .
The speaker criticizes current policies that cause economic hardship and conflict with trading partners .
The speaker outlines the National Revolution Party’s plan to reduce the number of National Assembly members, eliminate their salaries, abolish local governments, and have the president manage 250 local areas .
The speaker promises a monthly dividend of 1.5 million won per person, or 3 million won per couple, starting from age 20 (or 30 for married individuals) .
The speaker states that the National Revolution Party will implement “middle-class-ism” (중산주의) .
The speaker reiterates that individual actions should consider the nation and family first .
The speaker announces the founding of the National Revolution Party on August 15th and his candidacy for president .
The speaker emphasizes that a political leader needs the ability to persuade the public and understand their lives .
The speaker uses biblical examples of David and Joseph to illustrate that leaders must undergo hardship and training to understand the people .
The speaker states that he also underwent decades of hardship and training, meeting influential figures like Lee Byung-chul and Park Chung-hee .
The speaker warns against leaders who rise easily, as they cannot save the nation .
The speaker asks what the greatest mantra in the world is, referencing Buddhist scriptures .
The speaker connects this to “Soul Life” (영혼주) and “Future-ism” (내세주의), contrasting it with “Realism” (현실주의) .
The speaker argues that current conflicts, like with Japan, are too focused on realism .
The speaker explains that human suffering comes from distorted views of reality .
The speaker states that true wisdom (반야바라밀) is unchanging .
The speaker reveals that the greatest mantra, the “Divine mantra of the Age” (시대신주), is Heo Kyeong-young .
The speaker demonstrates that chanting “Heo Kyeong-young” has power, unlike traditional Buddhist mantras .
The speaker explains that calling his name opens the “Baekhoe” (crown chakra) and connects one to the universe .
The speaker states that his name, the name of the “Heavenly Palace” (하늘궁), and the “National Revolution Party” (국가혁명당) have power .
The speaker emphasizes that his name is the highest, most powerful, and incomparable mantra that relieves all suffering .
The speaker warns against disrespecting or misusing his name, stating that opposition will only strengthen his path .
The speaker concludes by stating that the last divine being to appear on the Korean Peninsula came to restore cosmic order, and people should not be swayed by those who oppose him .