By Honorary Reporter Mylene Baybayan Jeon from Philippines

Photos = Gwangyang branch of Korea Scout Association

The Korean Scout Association from Aug. 1-12 is hosting the 25th World Scout Jamboree at Saemangeum, an estuarine tidal flat in Buan-gun County, Jeollabuk-do Province. An estimated 43,000 people, mostly scouts, from over 120 countries are expected to gather under the event's theme "Draw Your Dream!" at a campsite covering 8.8 square km. 

The nation last hosted the event 23 years ago at Seoraksan National Park in 1991 near the inter-Korean border.

This is the campsite of the 25th World Scout Jamboree Site at Saemangeum, an estuarine tidal flat in Buan-gun County, Jeollabuk-do Province.

Several activities were organized ahead of the main event like a pre-training camp at Suncheon Youth Center from July 24-26, with participants reflecting on the virtue of cooperation and respect for others.

The activities were organized by Scout Master Choi Mae-hwa and Scout Capt. Lee Ho-chun from the association's branch in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, who ensured participant safety. Parents and scouts also helped prepare the campsite for the event.

Scouts and parent volunteers prepare the campsite for the World Scout Jamboree.

Despite the rainy season, the Korean government has put forth an impressive effort to ensure a successful Jamboree. This event is an opportunity to promote peace, friendship, camaraderie and global unity.

msjeon22@korea.kr

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