Ch 17 — Moral State

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Contents (44 chapters)

1. Ch 1 — The Secret of Life
2. Ch 2 — An Economic Pearl Harbour
3. Ch 3 — Japanese—A Model of Peace
4. Ch 4 — Accepting Defeat
5. Ch 5 — Victory Without War
6. Ch 6 — The Condition For Success
7. Ch 7 — We Have the Ability to Bounce Back
8. Ch 8 — A Comparison
9. Ch 9 — Paths to Success: Hard Work After Defeat
10. Ch 10 — Planning Based on Remnant
11. Ch 11 — The Greatest Good
12. Ch 12 — The Temperament of Japan
13. Ch 13 — Twenty Years Later
14. Ch 14 — Per Ardua Ad Astra
15. Ch 15 — Awareness of Purpose
16. Ch 16 — Character Builds the Nation
17. Ch 17 — Moral State
18. Ch 18 — Constructive Temperament
19. Ch 19 — Collective Action
20. Ch 20 — The Only Path
21. Ch 21 — Living in the Culture of Discovery
22. Ch 22 — Discovery, Discovery, Discovery
23. Ch 23 — Price of Excellence
24. Ch 24 — The Highest Standard
25. Ch 25 — Impartiality: The Secret of Success
26. Ch 26 — Learning from the Enemy
27. Ch 27 — The System of Nature
28. Ch 28 — The Second Chance
29. Ch 29 — Action, Not Reaction
30. Ch 30 — Elevated Thinking
31. Ch 31 — Making History
32. Ch 32 — The Example of Japan
33. Ch 33 — Signs of God
34. Ch 34 — Evidence of God
35. Ch 35 — Science Towards Oneness of God
36. Ch 36 — The Testimony of Science
37. Ch 37 — Unveiling the Unseen: The Essential Journey of Discovery in Faith
38. Ch 38 — Security and Truth
39. Ch 39 — Another Potential
40. Ch 40 — Zero Defect Universe is Under God's Control
41. Ch 41 — Japan's Target of 'Zero-Defect' Introduces Paradise
42. Ch 42 — The Life of Paradise
43. Ch 43 — Deserving of Paradise
44. Ch 44 — Only Positive Personalities Will Find Entry into Paradise

An article was published in Time magazine on September 5, 1988. This informative article focused on the Korean economy. It stated that the engine of Korea’s Hyundai car was made in Japan, while the other components were manufactured locally, and the car was then sold as a Korean product. In response, Dong Man Kim, the General Manager of Hyundai Motor Company (Seoul), wrote a rebuttal letter to Time, stating: p. 43original + quote

“I would like to invite you to our Ulsan plant to see how we manufacture our engines.” p. 43

In other words, he invited them to their factory in Ulsan to see how they produced their engines. This letter from the General Manager was not only a challenge but also a statement that the Time report was contrary to the facts. Nonetheless, Time published the letter verbatim in its October 24 issue. p. 43

This incident underscores a profound lesson: individuals or institutions that demonstrate the courage to acknowledge and rectify their mistakes not only grow but flourish. Transparent and honest engagement with criticism strengthens credibility and fosters a culture of continuous growth and lasting progress. p. 44

CONSTRUCTIVE TEMPERAMENT p. 44

A constructive temperament ensures the progress and success of nations. Conversely, a society in which individuals only think of themselves can never achieve significant improvement. p. 44