Jamboree woes; South Korean government tries to improve conditions
MONDAY, AUGUST 07, 2023
The 2023 World Scout Jamboree in Saemangeum, North Jeolla Province, is regaining its footing after a crisis in which it faced the threat of an early closure when some countries withdrew from the campsite.
80 Korean scouts to leave Jamboree over alleged sex crime by Thai man
SUNDAY, AUGUST 06, 2023
A group of 80 South Korean scouts and leaders said Sunday they were leaving the 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree, claiming proper measures were not taken to protect teens after a man had walked into the women's showers.
SK jamboree fate hangs in balance as UK, US contingents set to leave campsite
SUNDAY, AUGUST 06, 2023
The fate of the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea was thrust into uncertainty Saturday as the world scout organization called for options to end the event earlier than planned, with British and US contingents opting to pull out from the campsite amid deepening safety concerns from heat waves.
Yoon orders unlimited air-conditioned buses for Jamboree participant to cope with heat wave
FRIDAY, AUGUST 04, 2023
The number of participants suffering from heat-related illnesses has reached over 1,000 since the World Scout Jamboree kicked off on the reclaimed land of Saemangeum near Buan County, North Jeolla Province on Tuesday amid scorching weather, fire authorities said Thursday.