October 31, 2020 -1255th-Why is Heo Kyung-young Leading the _Save Samsung National Movement

Character Profiles

  • Heo Kyeong-young | Speaker | A self-proclaimed divine being with universal knowledge and algorithms, advocating for political and economic reform in Korea.
  • Kim Jeong-min | Doctor | Visited Heo Kyeong-young to express admiration for his stance on abolishing inheritance tax.
  • Lee Kun-hee | Former Chairman of Samsung | His illness and the subsequent inheritance issues for Samsung are discussed.
  • Lee Jae-yong | Vice Chairman of Samsung | Faces challenges related to inheritance tax and the potential sale of Samsung shares.
  • Kim Woo-joong | Former Chairman of Daewoo | Received a report from Heo Kyeong-young years ago warning about Daewoo’s collapse and advising a logo change.
  • Park Geun-hye | Former President | Heo Kyeong-young claims to have predicted her downfall.
  • Trump | Former US President | Heo Kyeong-young claims to have predicted his presidency.

Scene-by-Scene Summary

#1 (00:00:00) Introduction and Reflection on Nature

  • The 155th Saturday lecture begins with an introduction to Heo Kyeong-young, who is praised for leading South Korea to a utopian state .
  • Heo Kyeong-young discusses a Chinese saying about three cups of wine making friends, contrasting it with the idea that a whole barrel of wine is needed to truly understand nature .
  • He explains that understanding nature’s profound beauty and wisdom requires deep experience, much like consuming a large amount of wine, symbolizing life’s hardships .
  • He reflects on the transient nature of human life, comparing it to falling leaves, and how nature brings humans to a state of enlightenment .
  • He shares an anecdote about an old woman who finds joy and connection to nature through her small vegetable garden, contrasting it with the “living hell” of apartment life .
  • He emphasizes that working with nature, like growing one’s own food, offers a different, more profound taste than store-bought items .
  • He describes his childhood in the countryside, where he roamed mountains and fields, and how those memories are ever-present in his mind, even in Seoul .
  • He recounts his childhood experience of clearing mountains of trees for firewood, turning them into vast grasslands, and the beauty of the landscape .
  • He vividly describes the natural beauty of his hometown, with views of Jinju Namgang, Jirisan, and Sacheon sea, especially at sunset .
  • He recalls how the smoke from village chimneys signaled dinnertime, guiding children home without clocks .
  • He shares a humorous memory of leading cows home, always staying at the back to avoid dust, and how his cow would respond to his call .
  • He mentions that during his childhood, up to age fifteen, he would constantly memorize English and Chinese characters while walking, even during physical activities like pull-ups .
  • He explains that this constant study brought him peace of mind and prevented idle thoughts .
  • He reiterates that truly understanding the beauty of autumn, like drinking a barrel of wine, signifies experiencing life’s hardships .
  • He contrasts how young people and the elderly perceive autumn, with the latter seeing it through the lens of past labor and memories .
  • He emphasizes that autumn is beautiful for those who have worked hard, reflecting on his own diligent and perfect approach to tasks in his youth .
  • He mentions that even children who had never met him would be astonished by his reputation .
  • He discusses the saying “hunger is the best sauce,” explaining that hardship makes simple things more valuable .
  • He concludes that such experiences are necessary to truly appreciate nature’s beauty, like the vibrant colors of autumn before winter .

#2 (00:16:00) Samsung and Economic Policy

  • Heo Kyeong-young states that he is leading a National Movement to Save Samsung, linking it to his 30-year-old promise to address low birth rates .
  • He recalls his past pledges of 30 million won for childbirth and 100 million won for marriage, made because he foresaw Korea’s population halving .
  • He contrasts his childhood, where school classes had hundreds of students, with the current situation of schools having very few students, leading to closures even with financial incentives .
  • He mentions that Samsung and LG groups initially funded a program giving 300,000 won per student per month to a school, but it still closed .
  • He explains that he knew about the low birth rate and Samsung’s potential issues 30 years ago, leading Dr. Kim Jeong-min to seek him out for his stance on abolishing inheritance tax .
  • He argues that inheritance tax should be abolished because it causes companies to move overseas or be taken over by foreign capital, citing Lee Jae-yong’s situation .
  • He points out that Lee Jae-yong’s Samsung shares are largely collateral for debt, making it impossible to sell them to pay the 10 trillion won inheritance tax without losing control of the company to foreign entities .
  • He asserts that Samsung is already a multinational corporation, and selling shares would make it cease to be a Korean company .
  • He emphasizes that abolishing inheritance tax is crucial for saving Korean companies and preventing them from falling into foreign hands .
  • He criticizes politicians for not abolishing inheritance tax, which accounts for less than 1% of national tax revenue, yet causes major Korean companies to be lost overseas .
  • He claims to have warned Lee Jae-yong four years prior to change Samsung’s logo from blue to red, symbolizing a shift from stability to challenge, predicting Lee Kun-hee’s collapse and Lee Jae-yong’s subsequent struggles .
  • He states that his prediction about Lee Kun-hee’s collapse came true just days after his lecture, followed by his death six years later .
  • He asserts that he, as a divine being, knows all secrets, including Samsung’s, and that current politicians are ineffective .
  • He criticizes the constant political infighting over trivial matters, contrasting it with his proposals for national dividends and COVID-19 relief funds .
  • He explains three stages of economic policy: lowering interest rates, quantitative easing for corporations (trickle-down), and direct distribution to citizens (trickle-up) .
  • He argues that the current situation requires a “trickle-up” policy, where money is directly given to the public, rather than continuing with trickle-down policies that only benefit corporations .
  • He criticizes the current government for not implementing trickle-up policies, which are necessary during crises .
  • He discusses the historical names of the Han River (Hansu, Arisu) and how the term “Gang” (river) was only adopted later, influenced by China’s view of only the Yangtze River as a true “Gang” .
  • He explains that the term “Gang” was adopted by Korea after gaining independence from China, symbolizing national pride .
  • He connects the historical use of “Su” (water) in river names to periods of oppression, similar to the “trickle-down” effect, and advocates for a “trickle-up” approach for the current era .
  • He contrasts Keynesian state-led economics (trickle-down) with Hayek’s market-centered economics (trickle-up), advocating for the latter .
  • He criticizes the government’s real estate policies, arguing that the market should be left alone, with the government only collecting taxes .
  • He emphasizes that government intervention often leads to more regulations, and that a “trickle-up” approach is like improving micro-capillaries for a healthy heart .
  • He states that only a revolutionary leader can implement the third stage of trickle-up policy .
  • He compares Korea’s economic situation to Japan’s, noting Japan’s high national debt but low personal debt and interest rates, versus Korea’s low national debt but high personal debt and interest burden .
  • He criticizes politicians for being connected to financial companies, leading to Koreans paying 100 trillion won in interest annually .
  • He advocates for abolishing late payment interest and preventing home foreclosures, proposing a social security insurance system .
  • He asserts that his divine intelligence, far superior to AI, can solve these national problems through “divine politics” .
  • He argues that mental well-being is crucial for health, and that financial stress, like impending foreclosure, negates any benefits from exercise or meditation .
  • He promises that his political leadership will resolve these issues, leading to a healthier populace .
  • He criticizes “pseudo-politicians” who appear righteous but are actually corrupt, colluding with financial institutions to exploit citizens .
  • He expresses his anger and sorrow over the suffering of the people due to these “pseudo-politicians” .
  • He reiterates that Korea’s high household debt and annual interest burden are unsustainable, while companies like Samsung face collapse due to inheritance tax .
  • He calls out “pseudo-politicians” for their hypocrisy regarding inheritance tax and their collusion with banks .
  • He promises to prohibit home foreclosures and establish a comprehensive social security insurance system to prevent families from losing their homes .
  • He emphasizes that his “utopian politics” requires public awareness and support .
  • He clarifies that his “Save Samsung” movement is not about trickle-down economics but trickle-up, directly benefiting common people .
  • He explains that releasing 2,000 trillion won would eliminate 1,700 trillion won in household debt, remove interest burdens, and abolish school fees from middle school to high school .
  • He proposes a new education system where students only take one subject exam for six years, allowing them to pursue diverse interests and build personal “specs” .
  • He likens the accumulation of knowledge to kimchi fermentation, where initial efforts don’t show immediate results but eventually lead to a profound transformation .
  • He recounts his own experience of studying diligently in his youth, which later proved invaluable when he excelled in school .
  • He asserts that his “divine politics” will eliminate corrupt politicians and make Korea the world’s richest nation with a $100,000 per capita income within a year .
  • He explains that he is the “Sado Budo Shin In Chul” (a divine being from a peninsula, neither island nor not island), possessing universal algorithms and big data .
  • He mentions that there are three “Archangels” and many “Lesser Angels” among his followers, with “Archangels” being those who have received “Complete Angels” .
  • He states that he will appoint 1,500 “Angel Commanders” .
  • He explains that “Sainbul” refers to a divine being from “Cheonsang Okgyeong” (Heavenly Jade Capital), which is Baekgung, a capital made of light and jewels .
  • He emphasizes that recognizing him, the “Universe Ruler,” is essential to eliminate “pseudo-politicians” .
  • He distinguishes between religious “pseudo-cults,” which are an endless cycle, and political “pseudo-cults,” which are truly dangerous .
  • He criticizes the current political “pseudo-cults” for making people unhappy .
  • He discusses the evolution of religious structures from “Seongmak” (tabernacle), a mobile structure given by God, to “Seongjeon” (temple), a fixed structure designed by humans .
  • He asserts that “Haneulgung” (Heavenly Palace) is a place created by a divine being, offering happiness to those who listen to his lectures .
  • He explains that the “Save Samsung” movement aims to raise 10 trillion won from 10 million people, with each person contributing 1 million won, to pay Lee Jae-yong’s inheritance tax and prevent Samsung from going overseas .
  • He suggests that contributors might receive compensation, such as shares, if Samsung prospers .
  • He reiterates his advice to change Samsung’s logo from blue (stability) to red (challenge) to symbolize Lee Jae-yong’s new leadership and a global, challenging spirit .
  • He emphasizes that his predictions, unlike those of others, have always been accurate, citing his warnings to Daewoo’s Kim Woo-joong and predictions about Park Geun-hye and Trump .
  • He recounts advising Kim Woo-joong to change Daewoo’s logo, which he had designed himself in his 40s, to prevent its collapse .
  • He explains that Daewoo’s original logo, with six segments, symbolized “six paths of reincarnation” and “devil’s number” in Christianity, predicting its downfall .
  • He cites historical events like the collapse of the Berlin Wall on 11/11/1989 at 11 AM, which also aligns with the number six, as evidence of his predictive power .
  • He also mentions advising the Hilton Hotel to change its main entrance, which faced Namsan Peak, a “natural imbalance” that would lead to the hotel’s bankruptcy and “severance of bloodline” .
  • He states that this report was given to Kim Woo-joong on December 5, 1989 .
  • He concludes by urging people to recognize him, the divine being with universal algorithms and countless angels, to save the nation from political “pseudo-cults” and ensure a prosperous future .
  • He encourages people to receive “Complete Angels” and promote them to others, promising incentives .
  • He declares that the “time of God” is coming, and that “Complete Angels” will resolve financial, family, real estate, and legal problems .