6908241195-Why the National Revolutionary Party Must Be Founded August 24, 2019

Political reform, economic issues, family breakdown, historical interpretation, and the role of the National Revolutionary Party.

Character Profiles
허경영 (Heo Kyung-young) | Speaker | Advocates for the National revolutionary Party, criticizes current politics, and proposes solutions like national dividends and constitutional reform .
김상인 (Kim Sang-in) | Politician | Created a political college to train many disciples .
정도전 (Jeong Do-jeon) | Joseon Dynasty Scholar-official | Architect of Joseon, who sought to save the suffering populace by overthrowing Goryeo and establishing a new dynasty with Yi Seong-gye, even knowing his own demise .
이성계 (Yi Seong-gye) | First King of Joseon | Chosen by Jeong Do-jeon to lead the new dynasty, trusted Jeong Do-jeon until his death .
정몽주 (Jeong Mong-ju) | Goryeo Dynasty Scholar-official | A loyalist to Goryeo, known for his unwavering loyalty and adherence to principles, who opposed Jeong Do-jeon’s revolution .
이방원 (Yi Bang-won) | Third King of Joseon | Yi Seong-gye’s son, who eventually killed Jeong Do-jeon .

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The speaker, Heo Kyung-young, is introduced to applause .
Heo Kyung-young questions why the National revolutionary Party should be founded, stating that people don’t seem to understand .
He emphasizes the need to understand the party’s purpose rather than just his name .
He criticizes past politicians like Kim Sang-in who created political colleges, claiming his own education is superior .
He asserts that the National revolutionary Party must be founded to prevent further family destruction and economic collapse in South Korea .
He argues that the current problems are not due to poverty but political mismanagement, as even poorer countries live happily .
He suggests that if citizens had received national dividends for 30 years, they would be prosperous .
He criticizes politicians for misusing taxes, treating the country as their own rather than a “Republic of Korea Co., Ltd.” where citizens are shareholders .
He highlights that politicians spend the budget without transparency, while citizens are unable to properly monitor them .
He questions why a few hundred politicians control the national budget, taking away dividends from 50 million citizens .
He refers to his book, “Flowers that do not wither,” and explains a concept where children (citizens) are hitting their fathers (politicians) .
He clarifies that politicians view themselves as fathers and citizens as children, which is a “顛倒夢想” (전도몽상 – inverted dream) .
He explains that politicians spend all the money and don’t give dividends to the citizens .
He introduces the term “犬父虎子” (겸부호자 – dog-like father, tiger-like son), meaning a great son from a worthless father, and applies it to the current political situation .
He states that citizens, by voting poorly, have become “dog-like parents,” leading to a chaotic life .
He connects this to the concept of equations, where current politicians apply them incorrectly .
He criticizes citizens for always electing highly educated individuals from prestigious universities, even if they lack real-world experience .
He argues that people with practical experience, like taxi drivers or small business owners who have faced financial hardship, are better suited for national assembly .
He laments that citizens are “pathetic” for entrusting the country to those without practical experience, comparing it to letting someone who only read about flying pilot a plane .
He blames highly educated, often foreign-educated individuals, for being “family destroyers” due to their lavish lifestyles and neglect of family .
He states that such academic degrees are useless for the nation’s economy .
He urges citizens to vote for experienced commoners in the next election to avoid being “dog-like parents” .
He emphasizes that these experienced individuals are the ones who can solve household debt .
He uses the analogy of a rich person hiring a driver who has had a major accident, because they are more cautious, to illustrate why experienced people who have failed are better for the National Assembly .
He reiterates that “dog-like parents” (citizens) are causing their children (the nation) to suffer .
He mentions Jeong Do-jeon as a historical figure who, despite knowing his own fate, sacrificed himself to save the suffering populace by establishing a new dynasty .
He explains that Jeong Do-jeon sought out Yi Seong-gye, a military general, to lead the revolution, combining military and scholarly power to found Joseon .
He states that understanding this historical “equation” is crucial for saving the country .
He criticizes South Korea’s current foreign policy, stating it is failing with Japan, China, the US, and Russia .
He compares Jeong Mong-ju, a loyalist to Goryeo, to Jeong Do-jeon, a pragmatist who prioritized the suffering of the people over the name of the country .
He argues that a king should be replaced if he fails, similar to how Roman emperors were changed by the Senate .
He claims that the famous “단심가” (Dansimga – Song of Unwavering Loyalty), attributed to Jeong Mong-ju, was actually created by Jeong Do-jeon to solidify Yi Seong-gye’s rule and prevent further revolutions .
He emphasizes that true evangelism or leadership comes from action, not just words, criticizing politicians who only talk .
He asserts that his own claims are unique and that he has come to correct these issues .
He criticizes the distortion of history in textbooks, comparing it to Japan’s claims over Dokdo .
He introduces the concept of “비법” (비법 – secret method/unconventional law), which governs the world, contrasting it with visible laws .
He criticizes those who prioritize “범법” (범법 – criminal act), “탈법” (탈법 – circumvention of law), and “편법” (편법 – expedient method) over “적법” (적법 – legality) .
He urges people to vote wisely, not based on academic background, as practical experience is more important .
He highlights the struggles of taxi drivers and delivery workers, who face financial hardship and unfair penalties, emphasizing that such people should be in the National Assembly .
He states that the National revolutionary Party will be composed of people with real-world experience, not just academic credentials .
He proposes a national dividend of 1.5 million won per month for all citizens over 20, which would solve fundamental economic problems .
He suggests converting 70% of regular jobs to irregular ones, allowing people to work only 3 days a week and focus on self-improvement .
He reiterates that those who engage in illegal or unethical practices often have high academic backgrounds .
He shares his personal experiences as a bus conductor, highlighting the hardships and physical labor involved, contrasting it with the easy lives of the educated elite .
He explains that Yi Bang-won killed Jeong Do-jeon, despite Yi Seong-gye’s trust in him, to prevent Jeong Do-jeon from becoming king .
He states that Jeong Do-jeon’s national design allowed Joseon to last 500 years, but the country eventually fell .
He criticizes the current state of Gyeongbokgung Palace, stating that only a few buildings remain of the original 500, and promises to restore it if he becomes president .
He asserts that South Korea has a 5,000-year-old royal lineage, unlike Japan or England, and that he will become the emperor, inheriting the legacy of the Korean Empire .
He criticizes the current constitution, claiming it was made by those educated in Japan, and promises to create a new constitution that reflects Korea’s 5,000-year history .
He states that he will not be a 5-year term president but will become the emperor, establishing a new constitutional order .
He reiterates that the National revolutionary Party will not prioritize academic degrees but practical experience .
He emphasizes that citizens must understand these “equations” to avoid being “dog-like parents” and to elect the right people .
He explains that citizens’ money has been taken by politicians, leading to their current financial struggles, and promises to solve this with national dividends .
He then discusses various philosophical and religious concepts: “중암” (Jungam – highest state of Confucianism), “성불” (Seongbul – enlightenment in Buddhism), and “구원” (Guwon – salvation in Christianity) .
He explains that “중암” means harmony with the universe, criticizing modern living that lacks this harmony .
He details the three core elements of Christianity: the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments .
He also mentions the three marks of existence in Buddhism: impermanence, suffering, and non-self .
He concludes by stating that the three key elements for changing South Korea are Heo Kyung-young, the National **revolution**ary Party, and 33 policies .
He performs a ritual, stating that diseases will be cured, debts will be resolved, and all problems will be solved .

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