World Scout Jamboree in South Korea evacuated due to incoming typhoon - BBC News 

Even though the participants paid a high entry fee, they could not have a decent camp. Attendees did not come to see the concert. Koreans mistakenly believe that attendees enjoy concerts

本当に子供達がただただ可哀想…

I cannot understand how it was agreed to have the Jamboree in S. Korea in July. The weather is notoriously terrible during mid summer. Why did they not take insurance against having to evacuate the camp early?

The problem of this Jamboree 2023 1. They used the rice paddy farming area, which is indispensable when water is full, as a camping site. That place couldn't even be used as a camping site - According to the confirmation, the Minister of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea only said has completed the renovation, but the water didn't drain at all. (So they escape for Typhoon...) 2. Not even prepared for the heat wave - Under the sun without a shadow of a tree. - Humidity is extremely high and the number of tree shades was too low. 3. It is a land built of farmland, so mosquitoes and other insects are swarming. 4. Controversial for providing poor and moldy foods 5. Unsanitary sink -> There was a trash can next to the sink. 6. The bathroom was also unsanitary and dirty 7. Making excuses for safety, and block media from Camping site away. The reality was to prevent them from being exposed to their bare face. 8. While Jamboree students suffer from the sun and get bitten by bugs The organizing committee booked a pension with a lot of tree shade and air conditioning They were having a pizza party - Therefore, this pathetic organizing committee did not know that American and British scouting members were leaving even at the moment they withdrew. Only when the infiltrated journalists disclosed it they known they're leaving. 9. As Korean student's participation in Jamboree was low, elementary school students who did not even complete the first-degree course were also invited to break regulations and fill their heads to fill their performance. - Obviously, there were elementary school participants, but the committee denies this. 10. The meal was not properly prepared, the heat wave preparation, the insects were not prepared, and the typhoon was not prepared. They withdrew their children from Saemangeum under the pretext of a typhoon coming on August 11th - Through nature's outdoor activities, children from all over the world get along and interact Jamboree's identity and purpose are trampled on 11. Later, it turned out that s.Korea government and politicians were spent about the Jamboree budget for trips to Europe, wine tasting, cruise trips, etc 12. Seoul(The capital city on s.Korea) The mayor said that you were lucky because who arrived at the hotel. (He said because Others found accommodation far away from Seoul....It's ridiculous remarks) 13. The Minister of Gender Equality and Family, who came out to brief on the situation We are not guilty, the range of Jamboree activities has only been expanded, the thermal disease was not serious, and the Ministry of Public Administration and Security came out next to us after repeatedly saying that everything is improving The Secretary of State, who was sitting next to him, was all over the place He didn't say anything nutritious. ... Do you think the Jamboree crew came to Korea spending $600-700 to see the K-pop concert? I'm a Korean and I'm so deplorable that such pathetic politicians are the politicians of my country. The main culprits of this incident are officials in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea who used the Jamboree camping site as their main budget in farmland, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, and the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, which were neglecting the safety of children. It seems that the Korean media is not properly talking about the suffering of the children in Jamboree.

Korean civil servants went abroad roughly 100 times for sightseeing or something. Spent lots of money useless. An audit will be going sooner or later

That is K-Education. They force young people to have experience of extreme environment. One of congressmen said young scouts blamed weather because they lived rich life. What the fuck.

As a Korean, I feel sorry for the situation. Jeolla-do, the province where the scouts were camping in, is a region that is infamous for its cartelized and corrupt society. The cartel of the local government and interest groups took advantage of the Jamboree event by sucking up the national government budget. They received almost 250M USD from the national government but did nothing, as many people witness. It is so unfortunate that the scouts had horrendous experiences in Jeolla-do, a premodern and near-feudal region of South Korea. I apologize for the whole mess. Hope the scouts have a good time in other normal regions in South Korea during the remaining period.

The organizers stole the money. The camp site was barely completed. The regional government used the scouting event for other reasons. Crooks. Poor kids. Korea in July is the worst weather. Why would you have it in July / August??!!

This is really sad when kids plan for months to go have fun and meet many others..poor poor planning by all concerned 😢

This is more like a refugee camp than a scout camp. It is impossible for Korea to manage a world-scale tournament. I feel sorry for the participants in this scout tournament. They may have been traumatized for the rest of their lives. 이것은 스카우트의 캠프가 아니라 마치 난민 캠프. 한국에 세계 규모의 대회 운영은 무리. 이번 스카우트 대회 참가자는 불쌍하다. 그들은 평생 사라지지 않는 마음의 상처를 입었을지도 모른다.

한국 국민들 모두가 학생들에게 미안해 하고 있습니다 학생들이 좋은시간을 보내지 못해서 마음이 아픕니다 학생들이 다시 밝고 즐거운 마음을 회복하기를 기도합니다

There’s no excuse for not providing proper sanitations for attendees at the facility. Even though the host country was given 6 years to plan/prepare, but they merely met the basics needs for the opening day of the event. Very poor logistics! Now all attendees got transferred to the capital city, and offered to tour the city and watch the K-pop..are you kidding?

As a south Korean, I can confirm that SK goes up to 35 degrees Celsius with over 80% humidity during July and August. There are thousands of mosquitoes and we get so many typhoons throughout the whole summer. I don't understand why Jamboree chose SK 🤔🤔🤔

More than 30,000 people put in area with no trees and extreme heat? Wow. Thankfully no one has died.

Seems like Korean government did nothing to prepare for this. Where is the money?

The RACISM in koreans trully has absorbed in their blood and souls. They always makes the international participants feels bad. Not only in this jamboree, they did that in asian games too. They even have guts to mocked the next nation that organize the event FARRR MOREE BETTER than 'em. International events should be banned for held in SK. They never did their best to accept their guest tho :/ Don't put your inferiority complex towards Japan on the other parties. Solve it yourself!

My mate son was there. Returned with horrible experiences and had a bad taste on korea. The facilities were terrible and infested with bugs, staffs were rude and hardly speak a word of English. There were many reported peeping in the girl's toilet despite many complaints but no action taken. He was terrified😢😢

I hope more and more people around the world realize that Korea has been causing nothing but trouble for Japan. 😢 the US and UK pulling out made the right decision.

Whoever planned this Jamboree's location DID NOT do their research....

I'm really sorry to the students.. The Saemangeum Jamboree is an event led by Jeollabuk-do, a local government. But they siphoned off the national budget. Once again, I'm really sorry to all the students.

Can't believe how empty that campsite looks. There should be trees. The organiser clearly has a priority elsewhere. Feel sorry for the teenagers. Hope that S. Korea will never be able to host such an event. Global embarrassment

Why isn't the Korean government reimbursing the scouts. If they aren't leaving due to the weather, but due to the poor organisation then the organisers should reimburse them.

Countries that sent members to the World Jamboree Scouts should sue the Korean government. It is also questionable why the construction of the Jamboree main building, which will be completed in a year, has been delayed so lukewarmly. A year ago, the host minister said the Jamboree event was perfect, but this time it wasn't. There are so many patients with heat symptoms such as sunstroke, heatstroke, dehydration, etc., but there is no shade properly, and I can't even sit and rest. Does this make sense at an international competition? It is true that the Jamboree event fosters the survival skills of the scout members. But I think it's a little too much this time.

대한민국의 어른으로써 정말 미안하고 면목이 없습니다... 아이들에게 너무나 미안하고 죄송한 마음입니다. 부디 나머지 일정동안 전세계에서 찾아온 모든 이들이 안전하고 건강하게 보내다 돌아가시 바랍니다.

SO sad...,5000 dollers each...,,for a field, a tent, dirty bathrooms, and pain.😢😢😢😢😢 Some people got a ton of money 😢😢😢😢

As being korean, I want to say sorry about this horrible situation and I swear to work hard to punish the organization and korean head leader of the Jamboree. We, the crowd of Korea, will do our best to recover this situation and not to repeat this. One more time, sorry about this situation.

Poor planning...

As a South Korean , we are so sorry to everyone ... 정말 정말 죄송합니다.. 대원 여러분...

Breaking News! Bus Crash in South Korea Injuring 8 Swiss Participants in World Scout Jamboree.

Only a tenth of the budget is spent on this event. In other words, their funds were stolen.　

The universe be out here testing the scouting skills

As a reen, i saw one of those Scot gathering near my home, it was lots of fun and sad when its over

The reason why there are no trees or shelter at the camp site is because Korea destroyed the natural mud flat coast ( and the home of 1000s of migratory birds) to reclaim land. Its an environnental crime. The Skouting body with a 1 minute Google search could easily have found out how controversial their camp site was. Im delighted it has been a disaster ....karma for all the wading birds who have lost tbeir homes.

I want to thank the South Korean people for their amazing efforts. My daughter has had the most wonderful time. Yes it is tough ,but this is scouting,and my daughter is blown away by the generosity and efforts by the Korean people. The complaints by some scouts that their was not enough food is unfounded,and yes ablution facilities were bad ,but what do you expect from 43000 teenagers. And with regards to the weather,they have no control over it and trying to make the best of the situation.

As a South Korean, I am so so so sorry. My apologies to Scouts from Britain. I heard that British Scouts members spent hard and bad time in 전라도. I am so embarassed and very sad. Also, I really apologise to British Scouts members again. I want to console and comfort them. The main reason is that I love Britain so much. In addition, I want to let them spend the better time in Seoul not 전라도. My apologies again

Only two countries, UK and the US left early.

World is getting hotter and hotter. It is certainly not a right time to have camping in middle of the summer in any countries in Asia, not Korea only.

Please, do me a favor and sue the heck out of SK gov't who's responsible for the Jamboree. Direct legal action from UK and other international parties is the only way to stop Korean gov't from covering up the issue and get away with budget misappropriation.

I feel such a shame

The UK scouts ought to consider legal action against the Korean government's Yoon administration. They shouldn't bear the financial burden that they are clearly not accountable for. Beyond the unfortunate climate circumstances, the more significant issue is the complete lack of preparedness stemming from the government's unprofessionalism. This administration seems fixated on displaying condescension and is essentially holding scouts from around the world hostage for the sake of K-pop. There appears to be a misguided belief that concluding the event with K-pop performers will magically resolve all issues and bring about a sense of happiness. Shame on them.

As a Korean citizen, we are deeply sorry to hear that several British people had a challenging time at the Jamboree site in SaeManGeum, South Korea. Many Koreans are currently quite upset about how the government and local council poorly organised the event, facilities, and food, and overlooked the consequences of the hot weather. 😥We sincerely apologise for this. I think the British Jamboree made the right decision to prioritise the students' health and well-being. The Korean government is currently working diligently to rectify the situation and is offering free entry to cultural sites, events, museums, and site tour buses for the Jamborees. I hope our government can provide further assistance to the UK Jamborees while they are in Korea. We hope all Jamborees enjoy the rest of their time in South Korea and maintain the positive Jamboree spirit. 🙏🙂

The biggest cause of the unavoidable events of this year's Jamboree in Korea is political influence. Originally scheduled to be held was Goseong, Korea 32 years ago. Irresponsible operation method of politicians in charge, embezzlement of operating expenses, environmental management of the Saemangeum venue, the government that caused trouble, the people and companies that dealt with it I am an ordinary Korean citizen, but I apologize to the members around the world for not being able to help. We respect the Jamboree members around the world

We are so sorry

I helped fundraise for the Scout Jamboree so myself and my unit could go but because of lack of interest we donated the funds to another unit who sadly couldn’t take those still interested. I count my lucky stars that I missed out and am keeping in contact with the other unit wishing them all the luck in the world.

I was apart of the Canadian Contingent the heatwave the freezing cold showers and the water was horrible I nearly gotten heatstroke the entire camp was a Disaster I think I gotten food Poisoning from the fish cakes and other food as well South Korea was not even close to be ready for a World Jamboree In my opinion It should have been held In Norway but on the bright side of things I am the first person In my family and group to travel to South Korea I got go meet so many different countries on the last five days the Candian Contingent got to stay In a beautiful University with amazing dorms for the last five days of the trip those five days truly were amazing 👏

Korea should have been more colonized by Japan 😂

It was revealed that a South Korean criminal company called GS25 (formerly affiliated with LG) sold 500ml Coke for 2,500 won (US$2). It is an unwritten rule not to sell Coke to young students at high prices. However, in South Korea, the number of hospitalized patients is also increasing due to the hot weather, and they were sold at high prices to secondary students (middle school to high school).

Did the International Jamboree fail in South Korea, like the mass death of children in the Sewol Ferry? 1. The South Korean government missed the golden time. Three government ministers related to the Jamboree were mobilized, but no one did a pre-check with one month left. There were no quarantine vehicles and container houses, so insects and heat waves could not be prevented.

Aren't scouts able to cope with these challenges? Looks like the word "scouts" needs to be relpaced by "snowflakes".

Seoul city has provided the British boys and girls with other programmes. They seem really enjoy their time in Seoul.

This is an extremely sad combination of events indeed. I do wonder if perhaps the UK government could help the UK branch of the scouts with the financial situation here. I mean at the end of the day 1 million+ pounds isn’t a lot to a government, and I’m sure plenty of MPs, and even the PM himself would support such a move.

한국인들 제발 여기나 잼버리 대원 유튜브 댓글에 미안하다는 댓글좀 그만 달았으면...그건 정부가 사과해야 할 일이지...... 비행기값+참가비 꼭 다들 돌려받았으면 좋겠네요. 한국에서 어떻게 대응하나 지켜보겠습니다

한국정부에서 전라북도 지역의 잼버리 행사의 터무니 없는 준비소홀과 진행미흡을 조사 중 입니다. 전라북도 측에서는 역으로 정부의 탓으로 돌리는 중 입니다. 전라북도 측이 지원받은 금액은 3000억에 해당하는 돈입니다. 이로인해 한국 내에서도 지역감정은 다시 대두되었습니다.

Embarrassing...shame on the organizers...but not surprising..pathetic!!!

They just weren't prepared. South Korea only provided the ultimate survival environment.

hello. I am korean ....um.. I'm so sorry. The hosting company is at fault. All Koreans are sorry for the Jamboree crew....🥲 I hope you don't have any bad memories in Korea.

Jamboree failure: 1. Corrupt Amateur South Korea leader Seokyeol Yoon participated and 8 hours of children's belongings checked in the heat of 50,000 people: hospital admissions continued, parent anger increased 2. Drainage-heat-sanitation Mnt failure (Gov Ministers Responsibility) 3. Missing the golden time for pre-inspection 1 month ago

South Korea definitely let all the kids down. Unfortunate.

미안하다…. 애들아😢😢😢😢

the weather was forseeable, normally south Korea is hot and humid especially during august. it is the organizers fault to choose that location.

Unfortunately, the budget for any large scale event in South Korea requires a 35% premium if it has any chance of launching with success: 20% to ensure no corners are cut and 15% to motivate organizers to get things done. The allotment for entertainment and drinks for the bosses are already calculated in. It's an improvement. During the military dictatorships, I would have estimated 80%, which is the case in many Third World countries.

한국도 잼버리 개최를 위해 1억8천만 파운드를 사용했다. 금전적인 손해도 심하고 이미지 추락하고. 너무 한국을 미워하지마. 소수의 잼버리 책임자들이 문제라고 생각해. 잼버리 참여하는 한국인은 친절하고 최선을 다했다고 생각해. 잼버리 끝난후에 잼버리 부실 원인이 무엇인지 밝혀낼거야.

Why South Korea😨🇰🇷

Do the next international jamboree online.

As a Korean, I feel sorry for the situation. Jeolla-do, the province where the scouts were camping in, is a region that is infamous for its cartelized and corrupt society. The cartel of the local government and interest groups took advantage of the Jamboree event by sucking up the national government budget. They received almost 250M USD from the national government but did nothing, as many people

4,500!! I had to rewind and listen to that several times. A quick check on a carbon offset website shows that flying 4,500 people to South Korea from the UK and back would emit about 12,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. I'm all up for Scouting and having a good time out of doors but these are young people whose world is being destroyed. The organisers are complicit in the climate change that leads to these extreme weather events. The decision to attend has giving these poor kids a terrible legacy. People's lives are not ruined by not flying halfway around the world for an event like this. They are ruined by loss of arable land, sea level rise and starvation and that is what this is contributing to. It is not the ethical behaviour I associated the scouting movement with. A delegation of a dozen or so going to Korea and everyone else going to France of German for a big camp would have been a far better option for everyone and the planet. The fact that the media (BBC in particular) still don't link up people flying great distances with the extreme weather they are experiencing at the destination is a major reason we are unable to act on climate change. BTW: the carbon offset for that 12,000 tonnes of CO2 would cost £232,000 or more and would not have been very effective. As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity: We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal. Respect: We have self-respect and respect for others. Care: We support others and *take care of the world in which we live*. Belief: We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Cooperation: We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends.

I'd like to think the Govt' will help with funding for an organization that helps children.

We're sooooo sorry.......... As a Korean, I'm so ashamed of our country.. 😢😢

As a citizen of Korea, I feel sorry for the many foreigners and Korean participants who have been preparing for the Jamboree competition for a long time. I'm really sorry instead of the country..

I just want to tell you guys I’m so sorry, instead of Korea government. I’m also so disappointed this situation, and I can’t believe how they didn’t prepare even this big event so far. I really apologize you😢……

As a South Korean, I am very sorry for our government not to prepare this event properly. They are simply incapable. And they do not know the meaning of what this event is to young teenagers. Again, I feel sorry and ashamed of our own government.

새만금 잼버리는 망했다! 애초에 준비도 미흡했고 천억원의 예산 역시 제대로 쓰인 곳이 하나도 없었고 정부 예산을 루팡 하려던 기득권 세력들과 정치인의 욕심 때문에 10만명이 넘는 잼버리 대원들은 한국에 대해서 악몽같은 추억을 남기고 떠나야 한다. 한국인 으로서 너무 쪽팔리고 부끄럽다. 너무 죄송하다. 아이들 갖고 장난치지 말자

Hello, I am a Korean student. I am not good at English, so the grammar using the translator may be wrong. I'd appreciate it if you could refer to it. First of all, I'm really sorry about this Jamboree incident. I didn't participate in the jamboree, but I can only say sorry to the participants of other countries because Korea is the country that hosted the jamboree. As a citizen, I am sorry for the poor operation of our Jamboree. No matter what I say, I would like to sincerely apologize to the students who have trusted Korea and represented each country, the representatives of each country, and the parents who allowed me to come to Korea cheering for the students of each country's delegation.I'm so sorry. I sincerely apologize as a student in Korea, the host country of Jamboree, for causing so many concerns and breaking trust.I'm sorry.

As a Korean, I’m really really sorry. I think, 2023 Jamboree in South korea is corruption. The authorities are never saying “Sorry” to avoid their responsibilities for the Jamboree. Where is my tax? Where is Jamboree operating budget? I really upset the situation.

All national governments participating in the Korean Jamboree competition should file an international lawsuit against the Korean government quickly. It is absolutely not an issue to be passed on. I hope that the governments of all countries participating in the Jamboree competition against the Korean government will be held legally responsible as soon as possible. 한국 잼버리 대회 참가한 모든 국가 정부가 대한민국 정부를 상대로 신속하게 국제 소송을 해야 한다. 가만히 넘어갈 사안이 절대로 아니다 대한민국 정부를 상대로 잼버리 대회에 참여한 모든 국가의 정부는 신속하게 법적으로 책임을 물어 주시길 바랍니다.

Don't give up on anything. If you give up, the game ends there.

수 많은 국제행사를 치룬 경험이 있는 대한민국에서 이런 일이 벌어진 것에 대해 대한민국 국민들 역시 매우 당혹스럽고 안타까워 하고 있습니다. 멋진 추억과 경험을 체험하기 위해 대한민국을 찾았던 전세계 청소년들에게 무능한 정부를 대신해 한국인으로서 미안한 마음을 전합니다.

I would like to apologize all jamboree participants and those who involved in. Without any countermeasures, south korea government was just blinded by specialties and prepared nothing. They even waste our taxes like study to uk and learn nothing. They should be fully criticized. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT OUR COUNTRY LOOKS LIKE

Next time find a country that provides complete cooling system with three full course meals a day They are boy scouts not soldiers

As a Korean, I deeply apologize to the international Jamboree scouts for the disappointment they might be feeling. These young people had anticipated a memorable and enriching experience. Regrettably, despite receiving funds of 117.1 billion won (US$89.5 million) from the federal government, the outcomes were far from expectations. It's concerning to note that the "Jeolla-do (전라도)" local government allegedly utilized over 90% of the $76 million USD for non-project related activities, including overseas amusement trips and questionable engagements with Jeolla-do-based construction companies. It's disheartening to see that a mere 10% appears to have been allocated to the actual camp development.

재버리는 놀러 가는거임? 캠핑? 혹독한 환경을 이겨내는 경험을 위한거 아님??

Everything outside of bed is dangerous if you want to be safe. Don't get out of bed.

한국이 잼보리는 제대로 준비 못한건 맞지만 지금 영국이나 미국애들 기준이라면 앞으론 잼보리는 선진국에서만 하는게 맞을듯. 잼보리말고 글램핑으로 이름도 바꾸는편이 낫지.

As a Korean, we are so sorry...

It’s amazing how the report’s of sexual misconduct making people leave have been replaced by a typhoon. Maybe it’s the typhoon touching the kids up?

I am so sorry for the young scouts who participate in this event.

부끄럽습니다. Use 30000000dollar spent budget is where it gone. Very ashamed my country. Very sorry for your attendance. So sorry.

This is not an unluckiest situation. This is the deliberate embezzlement and incompetence. I recommend that we should claim compensation from the Korean government for the children who lost their youth.

SKorea is very lousy in management of disaster! They have so much deadly stuff - the Halloween crunch last year was terrifying!

The place is not proper. It is mud sand. So flooding is very common. It is greedy local government. They are not ready to hold it.

July in Korea is super hot even though I live in Japan but I think it is still the same, but really when I saw all the videos on youtube jamboree in Korea is unprepared 😔

Should have known this time of the year in Korea is unbearably humid and hot. We all should know that many people died of dehydration recently in some of parts in Europe because of extreme heat caused by climate change. I know it is hard...but try to be more grateful rather than complaining!!! That is the whole meaning of gathering with so many young people from all over the world for a big event like Jamboree!!

I am Korean. I'm so very sorry. Politicians' selfishness ruined the Jamboree. I will not forgive my country's government. I am sorry again to the students who participated in the Jamboree and their parents.

한국의 추악한 본모습을 조금 들켰습니다 이것은 빙산의 일각입니다 한국인으로써 굉장히 죄송스럽고 부끄럽습니다 제발 용서하지마세요 욕하고 손가락질 해주세요 50년동안요 부패한 관료들을 없애기 위해서 최선을 다하고 있지만 많은시간이 걸릴것 같습니다

we are so sorry. Im korean

부끄러운 일이다. 전 세계 어린 아이들을 초대만 했을뿐 ..그들이 상상했던 행복한 스카우트 행사는 아무 준비도 되어있지 않았다. 지금 정부가 무정부 상태나 마찬가지 이기 때문이다. 현재 정부는 무능력하고 무책임하다. 부끄러운지도 모른다.

As a Korean, I really am so sorry. President Yoon Ministry ruined this world festival. But now We Korean people will take care of you who suffered from Samangum. I hope you guys could enjoy the Korean culture and food. All Korean people support you till the Jamboree‘s over. Thank you and sorry for that.

As a South Korean, I'm really ashamed of the more than hectic conditions during the event. To the students who had to suffer here, I apologize in the place of the organizers. I understand how disappointing and hard it must have been. I can't imagine how we hosted a Jamboree despite having so little preparations. I promise South Korea is a country with much more.

no soap? thats prety basic in any spong bag for travelling you mean not one scout thought to take a bar of soap

Estoy agradecido con el Gobierno de Corea porque ha mostrado solidaridad y respeto con nuestros hijos. En estos comentarios solo he escuchado cosas generalmente muy malas sobre el problema. Pero no pueden echarle la culpa a los coreanos por un tifón ni por la oma de calor dentro de un contexto global de calentamiento del planeta. Debo agradecer su organización para evacuar con orden y sin pánico a 43000 personas. Un hecho audaz y muy significativo. Gracias Corea.