February 8, 2020-1219th-Overcoming the Coronavirus by embracing _Providence, Public Justice, and Divine Healing_ and abandoning _Truth, Justice, and Freedom_

Character Profiles

이동섭 (Lee Dong-seop) | Ethics Committee Chairman of the National Revolutionary Dividend Party | Expresses gratitude to the audience and introduces the party’s policies.
허경영 (Heo Kyeong-young) | Leader of the National Revolutionary Dividend Party | Delivers a lecture on overcoming the coronavirus, criticizing existing political ideologies, and proposing new policies.
박준영 (Park Jun-young) | Doctor (50 years of medical and surgical experience in Washington D.C.) | Supports Heo Kyeong-young’s ideology and plans to run for election.
박종팔 (Park Jong-pal) | Former Super Middleweight Boxing Champion | Visits Heo Kyeong-young and experiences his energy.

Scene-by-Scene Summary

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

이동섭, the Ethics Committee Chairman of the National Revolutionary Dividend Party, greets the audience and thanks them for their support .
He requests three rounds of applause: for the party’s preliminary candidates, for the party members working diligently, and for the volunteers and staff .
이동섭 criticizes past governments for corruption and not providing financial benefits to the public .
He urges the public to vote for the National Revolutionary Dividend Party in the upcoming general election to create a prosperous and happy society .
He asks everyone to stand and welcome the spiritual leader, 허경영 .

#2 (00:03:00) Heo Kyeong-young’s Lecture: Overcoming the Coronavirus

허경영 thanks the audience for their attendance, noting the large turnout .
He begins his lecture by asking how to overcome the coronavirus, stating that “truth, justice, and freedom” are the causes of the virus and should be abandoned .
He argues that China’s “justice” (mass production, pollution) is harmful to Korea, causing yellow dust and air pollution .
He claims that Japan’s “justice” (e.g., claiming Dokdo) is also detrimental to Korea, leading to conflicts .
He asserts that the 20th century was marked by “clashes of justice” between nations, leading to wars .
He criticizes the concept of “truth” as outdated, citing the example of traditional hairstyles versus modern ones .
He blames “rotten truth and justice” for the high suicide rate among young people and the decline in educational standards .
He states that the coronavirus is a result of differing national definitions of justice and environmental destruction .
He warns that worse viruses will emerge if “truth, justice, and freedom” persist .

#3 (00:14:00) Proposing New Ideologies: Providence, Public Justice, and Divine Grace

허경영 proposes replacing “truth, justice, and freedom” with “Providence, Public Justice, and Divine Grace” .
He explains that “Public Justice” benefits all nations, including Japan, Korea, and North Korea, unlike individual or national justice .
He criticizes China’s use of leaded gasoline for cost savings, which pollutes Korea’s air and harms its citizens .
He emphasizes that the West Sea is like a lake, connecting Korea and China, making China’s environmental issues directly impact Korea .
He calls for global politicians who prioritize the common good over national interests .
He suggests that “freedom” should be redefined as “freedom within Divine Grace,” criticizing self-proclaimed ownership and the influence of foreign ideologies .
He uses the analogy of foreign foods (donkatsu, jjajangmyeon) causing health problems if consumed excessively, implying that foreign ideologies can harm national identity .
He compares foreign species (bullfrogs, otters) dominating native species to foreign religions dominating Korean indigenous religions .
He advocates for a “true globalism” that respects both indigenous and foreign cultures, prioritizing one’s own heritage .
He criticizes the abandonment of Korean ancestral religions and traditions, likening it to selling off one’s heritage .
He argues that the current concept of “freedom” (self-ownership) is flawed, as he (허경영) is the true handler of everything .
He reiterates that “Public Justice” is the path to survival .

#4 (00:24:00) Critique of “Justice” and the “Eightfold Path”

허경영 states that the “justice” people claim often contains “evil” and harms others .
He references Buddha’s Eightfold Path, particularly “right view” (정견), arguing that people’s current understanding of it is merely “private opinion” (사견) .
He claims that this “private opinion” is a “delusion” (전도몽상) and a “misconception” .
He asserts that if the “first button” of “right view” is wrong, the entire Eightfold Path becomes a “fraud” .
He believes that people’s lives are “crazy” because they have the wrong “right view” .
He proposes changing the system to one of “Public Justice” (공의의 시스템) .
He argues that suffering in Africa or pollution from China directly affects Korea .
He suggests that reducing alcohol consumption in Korea or military spending in the US and China could eliminate global hunger and poverty .
He criticizes the UN Secretary-General for not advocating for such “Public Justice” .
He defines “freedom” as a right that can only be claimed by those who have fulfilled their duties .
He criticizes the Korean Constitution’s first article (democratic republic) as meaningless, as all nations claim to be democratic republics .
He declares that ideology is no longer important; “human co-prosperity” is the goal .

#5 (00:34:00) Critique of Representative Democracy and Government Spending

허경영 criticizes representative democracy, where elected officials (presidents) are like contractors managing the nation’s finances .
He points out that government officials spend leftover budgets at the end of the year to avoid budget cuts, even resorting to issuing local bonds to cover shortfalls .
He claims that this system leads to the nation’s downfall .
He criticizes the “wise” politicians who use “foolishness policies” (우민화 정책) like bringing the Olympics to distract the public .
He announces that he will implement “divine politics” (신정 정치) in Korea .
He mentions his personal habit of cutting his own hair, which sometimes results in an uneven cut .
He refers to his 33 childhood promises, the first being “not to slander others” (업무) .
He states that he has never slandered past presidents, only focused on his policies like providing marriage and housing funds, and reducing the number of National Assembly members .
He emphasizes that slandering presidents brings misfortune to families .
He views the president as the CEO of “Republic of Korea Inc.,” with a revenue of 512 trillion won, and proposes that surplus funds should be distributed as dividends to the public .
He plans to reduce the number of National Assembly members from 300 to 100 and eliminate 3,000 aides, saving 1.8 trillion won annually .
He argues that local government heads should be appointed by the president, not elected, to prevent wasteful spending on “pork barrel projects” .
He claims that eliminating local elections would save 1.5 trillion won in salaries .
He estimates that his proposed reforms could save 300 trillion won from the national budget of 512 trillion won .
He plans to abolish prisons, arguing that criminals should not be housed like in hotels .
He suggests that criminals’ assets should be confiscated and distributed to the public, and that fines should replace imprisonment for most crimes .
He criticizes the Seoul bus union for receiving 300 billion won in subsidies annually, with bus company executives’ families receiving large salaries while the companies claim deficits .
He also criticizes private organizations for secretly siphoning off national funds .
He states that the 200 trillion won allocated for welfare and birthrate policies is wasted on research and entertainment, not actually helping people .
He claims that this mismanagement leads to high suicide rates, especially among those in their 20s, 40s, and 50s, who struggle to support their families and elderly parents .
He asserts that the current system is designed to put people in debt .
He criticizes the practice of spending all allocated budget by year-end to avoid cuts, leading to wasteful expenditures .
He points out that civil servants who save money are penalized, not rewarded, and are often demoted .
He proposes abolishing the “dual punishment system” (쌍벌제) for bribery, where both giver and receiver are punished .
He suggests a “single punishment system” (단벌제) where only the receiver is punished, and the giver is rewarded for reporting .
He also proposes a blanket amnesty for all bribery cases that occurred before he becomes president, to allow people to live without fear .
He claims that this would reduce crime and allow for a fresh start .
He states that his policies, like the national dividend, are often misunderstood by the public who are used to being exploited .
He criticizes the current welfare system where low-level civil servants decide who receives aid, leading to corruption .
He argues that a national dividend system would be transparent and prevent such corruption, though it would not apply to the upper class .
He assures that the national dividend is feasible, as his calculations differ from conventional ones .
He mentions that the upper class would receive other benefits, such as the abolition of inheritance tax .

#6 (00:54:00) The Illusion of Reality and the Purpose of Life

허경영 reiterates that a flawed “right view” (정견) invalidates everything else .
He states that the world is an “illusion” (가상) and a “fantasy” (환상) .
He explains that human bodies are formed from virtual elements, and Earth is a “virtual world” .
He believes that people are here to undergo a “simulation” to develop their “awakening” (각성) and “character” (성품), which are the only things that remain .
He uses the analogy of a driving simulation: only the score remains, not the car or the accidents .
He argues that the physical body is constantly changing and is merely a “virtual space” that needs to be maintained .
He states that upon death, only the “soul” (영혼) and its “score” (깨달음, 성품) remain, which determines the next life .
He believes that Earth is a “simulation” that people must pass through to reach “paradise” (낙원) .
He compares life to learning to fly a plane in a virtual space .
He explains that the “soul’s value” and “quality” are the only things that endure .
He claims to be training people for “Baekgung” (백궁), a higher realm .
He states that when people arrive at Baekgung, their “virtual score” will be revealed, and they will realize that Earth was just a simulation .
He emphasizes that viewing life as a test of character is the “right view” .
He uses an example of sharing food to illustrate how one can gain “points” for their character .
He warns that focusing on winning and slandering others (엄모) leads to negative consequences, like the coronavirus .
He asserts that if one fails to grasp the “right view” (that Earth is a test), their life will be filled with misfortune .
He states that the current lecture hall will become a “pilgrimage site” (순례 장소) in the future, where people will come to see where he (허경영) lectured .
He considers the current audience to be “pre-pilgrims” who are blessed to be present while he is still alive .
He predicts that after 362 years and 88 days, he will return to Baekgung, and this place will become a historical site for pilgrims .
He states that future pilgrims will watch his videos, translated into various languages .
He emphasizes that a “right view” allows one to see the future .
He criticizes those who focus on superficial details about him, like his clothes, as having a “private opinion” (사견) rather than a “right view” .
He claims that all religions, including Buddhism, failed to recognize his coming .
He states that the audience’s presence is a “miracle” .
He explains that even if there is no material “value” in being there, there is “meaning” (의미) .
He states that the audience will go to Baekgung, while future pilgrims will only be spectators .
He encourages the audience to bravely spread his message to repay his grace .
He implies that those who are overweight are not actively spreading his message .

#7 (01:10:00) Addressing Criticisms and Party Statistics

허경영 addresses the criticism that his party has many criminals, stating that statistics show the National Revolutionary Dividend Party has a lower criminal rate (19.1%) compared to other major parties (Democratic Party 32.2%, justice Party 53.5%, Minjung Party 67.4%) .
He shows a newspaper article confirming these statistics .
He states that he is the only one with the power to “kill” (metaphorically, to end old systems) .
He clarifies that accidental deaths are not murder .
He mentions that his party has a large number of preliminary candidates (900 people), more than the combined total of the Democratic Party and Liberty Korea Party .
He shows a newspaper article about the party’s high number of candidates .

#8 (01:16:00) Debt Relief and Amnesty Policies

허경영 outlines his policies for debt relief: up to 500 million won in debt for individuals and up to 1 billion won for families (e.g., father and son) .
He states that student loans will be forgiven .
He also promises a “clean slate” for all past criminal records .
He mentions that China has locked down 76 cities, affecting 400 million people, while Korea’s skies remain open .
He shows an interview with 박준영, a doctor from Washington D.C., who supports his ideology and plans to run for election .
He states that he is interested in the presidency, not the National Assembly .
He mentions that 박준영, a Seoul National University graduate and doctor, is a strong candidate .

#9 (01:22:00) Critique of Political Feng Shui and Historical Figures

허경영 discusses the “feng shui” (풍수) of political locations in Korea.
He describes the layout of Seoul, including Seoul National University, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine .
He claims that the water flow in Seoul makes it an ideal capital for world unification .
He criticizes the location of the Prime Minister’s residence, calling it a “village entrance” (동구 바퀴) where negative energy accumulates .
He states that prime ministers who stay there for long periods lose their power and popularity .
He also criticizes the location of the National Assembly, claiming that it causes politicians to lose their sanity .
He advises that politicians should not stay there for long .
He mentions that Kim Gu, a historical figure, died in a location with bad feng shui (Gyeonggyojang), implying that his choice of residence led to his assassination .
He suggests that Kim Gu should have lived in a humble house outside the city walls .
He claims that he (허경영) possesses knowledge of “heavenly and earthly geography” (천문지리) .

#10 (01:32:00) Encouraging Supporters and Personal History

허경영 encourages his candidates to dress casually (jeans and t-shirt) and wear wigs to appear younger, believing this will attract votes .
박준영 expresses his dedication to 허경영, stating that he is “crazy” about him .
허경영 agrees that they are all “crazy” for the National Revolutionary Dividend Party and for him, and this passion will change the country .
He recounts an anecdote about 박종팔, the former boxing champion, whose strength he (허경영) could instantly remove and restore using his energy .
He promises to award 박종팔 a presidential medal .
He recites a poem about walking on a snowy path, implying that current politicians are creating a messy path for future generations .
He criticizes politicians for not fighting for important issues like bringing the UN headquarters to Panmunjom, but instead focusing on trivial matters like electoral system reforms .
He urges the public to vote for him and the National Revolutionary Dividend Party .
He encourages his supporters to distribute flyers, stating that each flyer increases their “level” by thousands .
He mentions that major newspapers (JoongAng Ilbo, Chosun Ilbo, Dong-A Ilbo) are now covering him, which they never did before .
He addresses negative media reports about his personal life, clarifying that he was an orphan and a top student who was not supported by his alleged “brothers” .
He states that his friends helped him escape to Seoul .
He emphasizes that his background as an orphan is irrelevant .
He claims to have mastered various religious texts and languages in elementary school, making his later formal education (night school) unnecessary .
He recounts an anecdote about correcting his high school math teacher .
He states that his formal education was useless except for memorizing legal principles .
He lists various legal concepts, including the three sovereign rights of the people (voting, resistance, revolution), the three rights of the people (survival, ownership, equality), and the five rights of the people (claim, equality, participation, social, freedom) .
He also lists the three principles of capitalism (absolute ownership, liability for fault, freedom of contract) and the three principles of democracy (pursuit of happiness, human dignity, absolute fairness) .
He concludes that only his “spirituality” (영성) can change the world, not “intellect” (지성) .
He states that his lectures cleanse people’s “karma” (업장) .
He encourages people to donate to religious broadcasts, even if they don’t agree with them, to avoid being “lecture thieves” and to receive blessings .
He states that his lectures are free, but people should still contribute to other religious broadcasts .
He emphasizes that listening to his lectures dissolves “bad habits” (악습) and improves relationships .
He encourages the audience to use “angels” (천사) for guidance in personal matters like marriage and investments .
He concludes by giving blessings for health, wealth, and beauty .