March 14, 2020-1224th-COVID-19 as a Warning Against the Destruction of the Human Community

Discussion on the COVID-19 crisis, economic policies, political issues, spiritual teachings, and the role of Heo Kyung-young

Character Profiles

  • Lee Dong-seop | Head of the National Dividend Party Ethics Committee | Greets the audience and introduces Heo Kyung-young.
  • Heo Kyung-young | President of the National Dividend Party | Delivers a lecture on various social and economic issues, and spiritual concepts.
  • Park Chan-hee | Former Boxing Champion | Demonstrates the concept of spiritual energy during the lecture.

Scene-by-Scene Summary

#1 (00:00:00) Introduction and Current National Situation

  • Lee Dong-seop, head of the National Dividend Party Ethics Committee, greets the audience and expresses gratitude for their support .
  • He notes that despite the arrival of spring, the nation is still suffering from severe economic hardship, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic .
  • He emphasizes the need for new policies to restore hope .
  • He criticizes existing politicians for focusing on personal power rather than the public’s difficulties .
  • The National Dividend Party proposes a plan to print money through quantitative easing and distribute 100 million won to every citizen over 20 years old, or 100 million won per household .
  • He urges the public to support the National Dividend Party to create a prosperous and happy Korea .
  • He introduces Heo Kyung-young, describing him as a great politician concerned for the nation’s future .

#2 (00:03:21) Biblical Examples of Divine Judgment

  • Heo Kyung-young discusses biblical stories of divine judgment, starting with Noah, who failed to convert anyone in 120 years, leading to a flood that destroyed humanity except for his family .
  • He then mentions Lot, who was given 40 years to find one righteous person in Sodom and Gomorrah, but failed, resulting in the cities’ destruction by fire .
  • He explains that Sodom is associated with homosexuality because its inhabitants did not listen to Lot .
  • He refers to the ten plagues of Egypt, noting that the tenth plague, the death of the firstborn, affected both Egyptians and Israelites .
  • He explains that God provided a way for the Israelites to avoid this plague through the Passover, by marking their doorposts with lamb’s blood .
  • He connects this to his teachings, stating that those who listen to him can avoid calamities like COVID-19 .
  • He introduces the concept of “full armor” (전신갑주), which consists of five energies: Holy Spirit (천사), internal energy (내장 에너지), power energy (권능 에너지), physical energy (신체 에너지), and fundamental energy (근본 해비치) .
  • He claims that wearing this full armor or even just calling his name can protect one from COVID-19 .

#3 (00:13:20) Critique of Global Issues and Political System

  • Heo Kyung-young states that COVID-19 is a warning to humanity for over-reliance on material wealth and neglecting coexistence .
  • He criticizes the excessive consumption of tobacco and alcohol by countries like the US, China, and Russia, which could feed the world’s hungry for centuries .
  • He advocates for global cooperation and an end to weapon manufacturing .
  • He criticizes the current political parties for undermining the proportional representation system (연동형 비례대표제) by creating satellite parties, which he views as a betrayal of the public’s trust .
  • He announces his intention to file a constitutional appeal against this practice .
  • He argues that the current system creates a “rich get richer, poor get poorer” dynamic among political parties, hindering smaller parties .
  • He explains that the proportional representation system is meant to ensure that every vote counts, even for losing candidates .
  • He condemns the politicians’ actions as “trickery” (편법), “illegal” (범법), “unlawful” (위법), and “evasion of law” (탈법) .
  • He expresses disappointment in the quality of South Korean politicians, stating that they bring shame to the nation .
  • He contrasts his approach, which focuses on policy rather than personal attacks, with that of other politicians .
  • He urges the National Assembly to rectify its actions .
  • He emphasizes that political parties should be willing to make sacrifices for the public good .

#4 (00:17:00) Prophecies and Spiritual Protection

  • Heo Kyung-young refers to ancient prophecies about a divine being (신) descending to Earth during a time of crisis, whose arrival time is unknown to humans .
  • He states that this divine being will be a “sacred emperor” (성스러운 제왕) who will not only exist as a deity but also take administrative control, becoming president of Korea, Asia, and eventually emperor of the world .
  • He connects this to the concept of “full armor” (전신갑주), which he equates to Noah’s Ark, providing protection from disasters .
  • He claims to be able to directly imbue people with the Holy Spirit and other energies, a power he says no other religious figure possesses .
  • He dismisses those who call him a “fraud” (사기꾼), interpreting the term as “master of energy” (스승 사짜, 기운 기운이) .
  • He emphasizes the importance of a good teacher (스승) in a child’s success, advocating for supportive and understanding educational methods rather than harsh criticism .
  • He proposes eliminating the national college entrance exam (수능시험) and allowing students to focus on one subject of their choice, with their 6-year mock exam scores serving as their college entrance scores .
  • He criticizes the current exam system for causing stress and even suicide .
  • He declares that upon becoming president, he will send all past education ministers and superintendents to “spiritual education” (정신 교육) .
  • He asserts that a teacher’s influence is greater than a father’s .
  • He criticizes the Kim Young-ran Act (김영란법) for hindering economic activity and preventing people from showing appreciation to teachers .
  • He argues that wealthy individuals should be allowed to spend money freely on teachers and others, as this stimulates the economy .
  • He suggests that teachers, with their conscience, can act as intermediaries to help less fortunate students with financial aid or housing improvements .
  • He reiterates his condemnation of politicians who pass laws like the Kim Young-ran Act, calling their actions “illegal, trickery, unlawful, and evasion of law” .

#5 (00:31:00) Economic Policies and COVID-19 Relief

  • Heo Kyung-young discusses his economic policies, including a “COVID-19 Emergency Livelihood Support Fund” (코로나 19 긴급 생계 지원금) of 100 million won per person over 20 years old .
  • He explains that this policy replaces his previous plan to forgive 500 million won in household debt, as the new plan ensures more equitable distribution of benefits .
  • He argues that giving money per individual rather than per household prevents conflicts within families and ensures that everyone receives support .
  • He states that this 100 million won per person will largely resolve household debt .
  • He mentions that the total number of households in Korea is 5 million, and resolving disputes over household-based payments would take 500 years of lawsuits .
  • He promises that if his party secures 151 seats in the National Assembly, the 100 million won will be deposited into people’s accounts by April 15th .
  • He criticizes the major political parties for their self-serving calculations of seats, stating that the public is no longer fooled .

#6 (00:38:00) Philosophical Views and Spiritual Powers

  • Heo Kyung-young discusses three views on the origin of all things: creation by a creator (창조자), natural origin (자연 그대로), and creation by mind (유심조) .
  • He aligns with the “creation by mind” (유심조) perspective, which he connects to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism .
  • He demonstrates his spiritual power by showing how he can control the energy of former boxing champion Park Chan-hee .
  • He explains that Park Chan-hee, despite his physical strength, lacks the five spiritual energies (Holy Spirit, internal energy, power energy, physical energy, fundamental energy) that he can bestow .
  • He demonstrates removing and restoring these energies from Park Chan-hee, showing how the champion’s strength fluctuates accordingly .
  • He claims that he can weaken the armies of other countries from a distance by removing their energy .
  • He states that he can heal all diseases and solve all problems by imbuing people with these five energies .
  • He asserts that he can make 1,000 martial arts masters fall just by blinking .
  • He reiterates that the divine being’s arrival is unknown, but when he comes, he will be a “sacred emperor” who will restructure global systems and dissolve armies through spiritual power .
  • He contrasts Earth (지옥), which he calls a “hell” or “prison” due to its inconveniences and the need for excretion, with “Baekgung” (백궁), a paradise where there is no excretion .
  • He explains that Earth is full of viruses and bacteria, making it dangerous even for aliens to land .
  • He attributes the current global crises, like the pandemic and panic buying, to humanity’s neglect of coexistence and over-exploitation of the Earth .
  • He states that Earth is a temporary place for education, and people should focus on spiritual learning when the divine being arrives .
  • He connects his lectures to prophecies about a “sacred mountain” (성스러운 산) and a “holy land” (성지) where a “cow cries” (소가 우는 곳), symbolizing his sacrificial role for humanity .
  • He explains that the character for “cow” (소) is found in words like “pastor” (목사) and “sacrifice” (희생), signifying giving to others .
  • He claims that people born in the year of the ox (소띠) are often victims of fraud because they are generous .
  • He criticizes the waste of food in Korea, which could feed the world’s hungry .
  • He defines various daily actions, such as leaving lights on unnecessarily or driving a private car instead of taking public transport, as “theft” (도적질) .
  • He states that his lectures are held in a specific location to prevent the “sacred mountain” from being “contaminated” .
  • He predicts that the COVID-19 curve will soon decline due to the Korean people’s unity .
  • He warns that prolonged crises could lead to widespread collapse, including universities and banks .

#7 (01:01:00) Economic Reforms and Constitutional Changes

  • Heo Kyung-young discusses his policy of abolishing inheritance tax (상속세 폐지) .
  • He argues that the current inheritance tax system forces conglomerates to create slush funds and encourages illegal activities, leading companies like Samsung to move their headquarters overseas .
  • He criticizes the public’s desire to seize the wealth of chaebols while simultaneously wanting them to remain Korean companies .
  • He states that his 30-year-old proposal to abolish inheritance tax is now being re-evaluated by business leaders .
  • He emphasizes that the current system causes Korean companies to be taken over by foreign entities .
  • He reiterates his plan to provide 1.5 million won in national dividends to all citizens over 20, ensuring no one worries about money .
  • He explains that this dividend, along with the 100 million won emergency support, will stimulate the economy and resolve household debt .
  • He argues that older generations tend to save money, while younger generations will spend the 100 million won, boosting local businesses .
  • He frames the upcoming election as a choice between his policy of giving 100 million won and other politicians who offer nothing .
  • He promises that his divine power ensures he will keep his promises .
  • He projects that by the time he becomes president in two years, the national budget will reach 800 trillion won, and with increased tax revenue, it will be 1,400 trillion won, making it possible to provide national dividends without quantitative easing .
  • He clarifies that quantitative easing is not printing money out of thin air but converting national assets like government bonds and real estate into cash .
  • He proposes giving 1 million won per month to those employed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) .
  • He also suggests providing 300 million won in interest-free startup funds to those who work at SMEs for over five years, encouraging employment in SMEs .
  • He plans to abolish labor unions (노조) and replace them with “corporate family councils” (기업과 가족 협의회) .
  • He intends to rewrite the constitution upon becoming president, with the first article guaranteeing a national dividend of 1.5 million won to all citizens over 20, ensuring everyone becomes middle class or above .
  • He expresses his desire for a society where no one worries about living expenses .
  • He criticizes Japan’s financial real-name system (금융 실명제) and advocates for its abolition in Korea to prevent capital flight and stimulate the economy .
  • He states that the current system causes Korean money to flow to Southeast Asian countries .
  • He reiterates that the current state of humanity, with its flawed capitalism, is being judged by COVID-19, which serves as a warning .
  • He connects himself to prophecies about a divine being appearing in the internet age .
  • He claims that the “Jeong Do-ryeong” (정도령) mentioned in prophecies is actually “Heo Do-ryeong” (허도령), with the character “Jeong” (정) referring to his surname “Heo” (허) .
  • He states that the prophecy of a divine being coming on clouds (운중 영신) is a misunderstanding, and the important part is the arrival of the “Comforter” (보혜사) in human form, as foretold by Namsago 500 years ago .
  • He emphasizes that those who reject the Comforter (보혜사 성령) will not be forgiven in this world or the next, implying that rejecting him (Heo Kyung-young) means being unable to escape COVID-19 .
  • He urges people to spread awareness of his policies, especially the 100 million won dividend .
  • He claims that calling his name 10 times will raise one’s spiritual level to “Baekmu” (백무), a level recorded in Baekgung (백궁) .
  • He explains that at “Seokgo Daejang” (석고 대제), a kind of spiritual waiting area after death, those with high spiritual levels (above 150) can bypass it and go directly to Baekgung, while others might be reincarnated as animals .
  • He concludes by performing a spiritual healing ritual, imbuing the audience with the five energies and wishing for the resolution of their financial, work, family, and legal problems, and for them to become more attractive .