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

[@minsmin-o5n]

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.

[@sukunahikonatokoyokami5200]

You always blame others for your bad deeds.

[@개념원리-c8u]

여기서 ㅁ뭐하냐ㅋ

[@fukunaga-kane]

Get rid of the corrupt government

[@lamiplus6680]

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

[@nattyco]

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?

[@마세이-i3o]

당신의 말은 반은맞고 반은 틀리다 1991강원도 고성 잼버리가 성공적이어서 다시 잼버리를 개최할 수 있었듯이 강원도에서 잼버리가 열려야 했다 평시 낮기온이 25도 이하이고 울창한 산림이 자연그늘이 되어주는 강원도

[@nicholasthompson7690]

The just had the national scout jamboree in US in July of this year. They've had it before for years. I've been to two of them myself. Things happen. Lessons will be learned from this.

[@북한로동더불어민주당]

이미 문재인 정부와 더불어민주당 170명 의원들이 잼버리운영자금 1160억원을 횡령하기위해 계획하고 설계된것이고 어쩔수없이 현 윤석열 정부에서 잼버리 운영자금이 들어가고 이미 잼버리 행사관련 진행사항이 90%까지되어서 하기로 된것입니다. 또한 문재인 정부와 더불어민주당 170명 의원들 그리고 전라도 부안군 공무원들은 잼버리와 관련없는 국가나 잼버리 개최한적도 없는 국가를 99번 출장가서 세금으로 놀고 온것으로 확인되었습니다.

[@ddongcolor9]

@@마세이-i3o What the fuck are you talking about?

[@lasvegascity]

​@@nicholasthompson7690 don't underestimate the summer of east Asia it's not the matter of heat HUMIDITY is the problem. You literally choke in the summer of east Asia like Korea and japan

[@beam1831]

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.

[@바실리카]

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

[@sagepark3388]

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 🤔🤔🤔

[@GwanuSong]

잼버리 관계자냐? ㅋㅋㅋ 같은 조건에서 내가 했으면 훨씬 잘했어 어디서 변명이야 병신같은 게

[@개념원리-c8u]

여기서 뭐하냐ㅋ

[@sagepark3388]

@@개념원리-c8u 깜짝 내친군줄 ㅋㅋㅋ

[@개념원리-c8u]

@@sagepark3388 앜ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@atosant]

本当に子供達がただただ可哀想…

[@b.visconti1765]

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

[@Johnson59484]

I feel sorry but I think this doesn’t help children. They didn’t come to play.

[@TheGreenReaper]

@@Johnson59484 The USA came to win!

[@tinavino1575]

Now they can't meet all other kids, because they are dispersed to several places, but they will meet more Korean grown ups, their new hosts in new sites. And maybe they will do business with them in the future. One of the previous US ambassador to Korea worked in her youthful days in Korea.

[@C_12-q3b]

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.

[@maxasaurus3008]

Only the Koreans would apologize for this event that’s totally out of their control. Hats off to you folk!

[@bourjoism3917]

Please do..an investigation should be done or the cultural minister should go..what a disgrace to let the kids in such poorly conditions

[@mjkim6520]

i dont think Korean goverment will take the blame for this. They blame this on previous president . What a SHAme😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@yen-8680]

It’s the government, not normal citizens

[@youngfew834]

I think you should do a refund. We don't need any more apologies.

[@ddongcolor9]

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.

[@복숭앙-t7b]

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.

[@samsmith2635]

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

[@wonderfulworld3265]

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.

[@KOMERICAN.]

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

[@TomNook.]

Koreans are too polite, theres no need to apologise for natural events.

[@suanne1217]

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?

[@googledoodle3977]

It’s not a event where in you house these Scouts and Guide in a hotel, it’s basically used to enhance your life skills, people who complain cannot attend these huge events with lot of kids participating and getting to know each other.

[@googledoodle3977]

This is very common in countries like India, I used to spend my vacation in a village where my distant aunt lived, even there sanitary conditions were basic, we had to use it, next to you you would find a chameleon, or a scorpion ,or a small lizard ,gecko like thing slithering past you. Initially I was scared, then understood that they were harmless. We had a rustic bathing house to , there was this huge copper vessel we used to heat water for bathing, no electricity, house built on slabs in the flooring and ceiling…….

[@googledoodle3977]

Only twice food was served, they farmed the land, we had red rice, and coconut chutney and rasam . Only few vegetables,potato,green chili, and brinjal was grown ,hence only that was served twice a week , it was a village of hundred people.

[@franciscovilcheavila960]

@@googledoodle3977 not the same. They pay big money to go to a place and how they can survive when they lack even the basics. Is like sending starving soldiers with sticks to a war .-.

[@Lala스윗]

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

[@Lala스윗]

@@Jurk844 야 정신차려라

[@용용이-o7c]

​@@Jurk844이런 새끼들이 나불대는 거 보니, 가짜 보수들은 정신병자들이 맞다

[@성이름-d9o2t]

​@@Jurk844자기 국민을 지켜야 하는 의무가 있다

[@nanasoo]

@@성이름-d9o2t 그럼 다른 나라들은 자기 국민들을 저버려서 남았냐?

[@parkowen8144]

​​@@Jurk844국제관계에서 영원한 적도 우방도 없다는 냉혹한 현실을 알기바랍니다. 과거 한 때 전 세계를 호령했던 영국, 다 그럴만한 이유가 있는 겁니다. 망했던 나라, 조선은 의리 따지면서 능력도 안되면서 명나라에 붙었다가 청나라 황제에게 이마가 깨지면서 절해야했던 삼전도의 굴욕을 아시나요? 피를 나눈 부모형제도 아니면서 무슨 의리를 따지나요? 일본이 메이지 유신으로 근대국가가 되었을 때 일본 편에서 한국을 식민지 하는 것을 동의한 적은 있었지만 태평양 전쟁 때는 다시일본과 총부리를 겨누고 싸웠고 한국전쟁, 6.25 때 우리를 도와줬던 국가입니다. 이웃이 잘못했을 때는 당연히 화를 내거나 책임을 물어야죠. 화도 참으면서 최대한 냉정을 유지하며 짐을 뺀 것이 뭐가 잘못인가요? 영국은 과거 핀란드 잼버리에서 스카우트 대원 한명이 사망했었죠. 동맹군으로 전시에 우리나라를 돕다가 갑자기 군대를 뺀다면 배신자 소리를 할 수있겠지만 귀한 집 자녀들, 10대 청소년들이 불결하고 위험한 환경에 노출되었는데 그것을 그대로 참고 버티라고요?

[@SamCouper]

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😢😢

[@GuruKhatri1]

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

[@darth.severuss]

Might be.

[@yellowmaple]

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.

[@hureunsuk]

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. 🙏🙂

[@hureunsuk]

@@ostketten Hello, I'm not sure why you think I am lying. My comment was based on facts. I may be quite critical about how the Korean government and local council operated the camping site, but most people in Korea believe that it was due to mismanagement and poor organisation. Currently, the government is making efforts to support scouts as much as possible. While I think their support might not be perfect for serving more than 40,000 scouts, if you check KZbin or other social media platforms, you will see that all scouts have now been evacuated and are engaging in alternative activities supported by local councils and the South Korean government. Obviously, people may have different views, but could you please specify which elements of the comment were incorrect?

[@darth.severuss]

​@@ostkettenThe Koreans are good at shifting blames. I'm surprised they did not blame China for this.

[@개념원리-c8u]

여기서 뭐하냐ㅋ

[@LO_TTO_TTO]

@@darth.severuss Why are you suddenly talking about China?

[@darth.severuss]

@@LO_TTO_TTO A sandstorm from Mongolia invaded Korea. Why is Korea talking about China?

[@SC-tl3px]

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.

[@SC-tl3px]

@@positivemusichz sorry, I don't understand your response.

[@정찬호-j5w]

It's so shameful story, those local governments are thinks have done enough even after making this disaster... Even in their own country, they are antagonizing at those who want to investigate their budget waste. That's incredibly arrogant and lunacy. The rest of concious people in our country wouldn't leaving them alone until they have take responsibility what disaster they made.

[@positivemusichz]

A random question, can you toilet-train chimpanzees?

[@Sunnypokie]

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

[@positivemusichz]

A random question, do chimpanzees prefer jungle?

[@fislen-e1d]

심지어 전라도 근처에도 숲이 우거진 산과 계곡이 있는데 정치적인 이유로 저곳을 선택했고 대책도 세우지 않았습니다. 지방정부와 중앙정부 누구도 충분히 관심을 기울이지 않았다

[@Steadyflow-bq2ep]

@@positivemusichz you already know don’t You? because you are 🐵

[@곽동헌-f4p]

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

[@user-bd2ct6dr2r]

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.

[@mlcmlc2645]

Thank you! I'm a foreigner living in Korea. I'm very glad to hear that your daughter is having a great time here. They can't control the weather, but they certainly could have predicated the heat. Korea is always like a sauna in July and August and this period (last week of July ~ first few weeks of August) is always the peak. All of the additional measures that were put in place to help deal with the heat should have been there from day one. Thank you for viewing the situation positively, and I hope your daughter enjoys the remainder of her time here.

[@TomNook.]

Exactly! Always the drama queens making it sound 100x worse

[@Orvvv200]

No way 😂 100% you’re a Korean bot. Trying to defend this disastrous planning is disgusting

[@oooo-pollloooo]

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.

[@김채원-v9f]

I'm student of korea, and i truely sorry to your daughter and all the jambery participations...😢 We are so sorry

[@jc_777]

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.

[@betamax1091]

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??!!

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

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

[@April_2007]

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.

[@jackandersonjang1430]

I feel such a shame

[@darth.severuss]

Koreans know no shame.

[@katiethebonelady]

The universe be out here testing the scouting skills

[@touriel8943]

Hear Hear ! ⛈ 🌪

[@ubiquitous8947]

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

[@nanasoo]

Only two countries, UK and the US left early.

[@TomNook.]

Says it all

[@unionjackjackson4352]

The organisation in both countries is run by woke lefties, the same types that stopped actual tackles in rugby games at school and banned conkers and marbles.

[@CormacTurley]

the reason they both left is their the biggest groups, they left to make it easier for the organisers to cope.

[@conorwhite2066]

Brexit part 2 Think it was the helicopter parents that triggered this not the scouting association

[@CormacTurley]

@@conorwhite2066 thats so obviously not true 🤣are typhoons woke now?

[@charlesworks6572]

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

[@juddalee9232]

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.

[@sandramoon6813]

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.

[@TheGreenReaper]

We will have to see if their powers can turn back the typhoon. Perhaps it will work after all?

[@positivemusichz]

A random question, can you toilet-train a chimpanzee?

[@dongseokkim9527]

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.

[@TomNook.]

Stop apologizing, It makes you sound guilty. Noone can protect against a typhoon and heatwave.

[@정찬호-j5w]

​@@TomNook.We are absolutely guilty... The people who prepared that are the people who were voted on by the Korean people. As citizens, no one should have entrusted an event to idiots who spend $100 million and turn the venue into a battlefield, and should be held accountable for the results. Those local governments think they've done enough even after making a serious mistake that could have killed someone in another country. Even in their own country, they are rather shouting at those who want to investigate their budget waste. It's incredibly arrogant, Please never ever forgive this obvious mistake, and please help to teach them in detail how to serve guests and how to apologize when they do something wrong.

[@disappearintothesea]

@@TomNook. Of course not, but there were better places that could've host the scouts. This was doomed from the beginning from a corrupt government.

[@らーみ-g8v]

国が準備するべきことではない 開催した自治体が準備することだ 十分な予算はあったはずだ

[@탱구-i7y]

​@@정찬호-j5wI am Korean, and I agree with this.

[@dvegh97]

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 👏

[@VirgilVanDijk420]

Those dorms were amazing

[@st0rm_cr0w661]

We stayed at the military base Humphreys and it was great, totally worth it

[@VirgilVanDijk420]

@@st0rm_cr0w661are you American since you went to a military base?

[@st0rm_cr0w661]

@@VirgilVanDijk420 yes, I’m American and we stayed at a military base.

[@ubiquitous8947]

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).

[@ubiquitous8947]

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.

[@Lala스윗]

한국은 보수 정부가 들어서면 사고가 일어납니다 그들은 보수도 아니고 정확히 극우 정부입니다

[@alexandracarrico1765]

I agree that the South Korean government did not put enpigh money and human power into planning for this important event. All these 45,000 young people are leaving South Korea not with golden memories but only of hardship, lack of care, lack of cooling overarching architectural forward thinking huge shade covers, and alternatives for approaching typhoons. Yoon's government shows again as it did in the Itaewon Stampede tragedy, the failure to help college age students and the absurd Conscription of successful young internationally loved actors and musical groups like BTS, that it is living in a 1968 world not the third decade of the twenty-first century. Shame on Yoon, who should compensate all these Scouts for their financial losses because of a Mishandled Scout Jamboree.

[@pykemid3954]

@@alexandracarrico1765 nobody caresss bye

[@0SxR9s3DQ]

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

[@lynnsoutham]

Poor planning...

[@청소-d8i]

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.

[@oooo-pollloooo]

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.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

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.

[@나나-v6e]

As a Korean, we are so sorry...

[@darth.severuss]

Compensate with your tax money

[@DogMonG9]

미안하다…. 애들아😢😢😢😢

[@Inann_Bakl293]

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.

[@Thehappyetruthteller]

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

[@raymond878]

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.

[@darth.severuss]

Korea is one of two developed countries in Asia, and they are so sloppy.

[@Williams0313-we5vj]

As a Korean citizen, I am so sorry to the British and other people.

[@김진경-z3v]

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

[@darth.severuss]

Are you so sorry for 김치 and 부대찌개 not made the headlines?

[@ur8159]

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😢……

[@user-Griezman]

니가 뭘 잘못을 함 오바떨지마라 니가 새만금 잼버리 관계자냐? 잘못한거는 새만금 주최측이지 오바떨지마라 좀

[@TomNook.]

Apologizing makes everyone think you're guilty. Have a backbone

[@unionjackjackson4352]

Thank you but not your fault buddy!

[@TheGreenReaper]

Some day everyone will look back on this and laugh.

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

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.

[@SNOW_HIGH]

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..

[@thelastdefenderofcamelot5623]

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.

[@michaelkennedy3372]

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.

[@Steadyflow-bq2ep]

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

[@ye_chan]

In Korean politics, They are busy blaming each other. They're not trying to fix together, they're holding each other accountable. I as a South Korean, I'm really really sorry about this happening.

[@jiwonlee3913]

I am Korean. I am so sorry about this Jamboree. I am so sorry and sad for those children that wanted to have fun with everyone. I really hope those people who stole the money that was supposed to be used for Jamboree to go to jail.

[@changkuit]

sorry

[@yoonjinlee_dev]

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.

[@disappearintothesea]

South Korea definitely let all the kids down. Unfortunate.

[@darth.severuss]

Korea let the world down all the time.

[@paulaland2574]

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?

[@DodgyDaveGTX]

Wait what? 😶 Where did you hear about this? I need to know more

[@lalozion]

No había escuchado una excusa así de ridícula 😂 jajaja, obviamente fue el mal clima no inventes cosas XD

[@lasvegascity]

​@@DodgyDaveGTX A Thai guide was accused for entering the girls' shower stall and 30 Korean girls evacuated ending up withdrawing permanently from the event.

[@Dn.vg__cbh.pe_p.s.___.]

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.

[@anna-ss2gp]

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

[@darth.severuss]

The money went to Korean Chaebols.

[@mokomoji]

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

[@novicea768]

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.

[@rightersbloc]

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

[@Bolanboogie10]

Be Prepared.

[@빔밥비-s7i]

we are so sorry. Im korean

[@fairytale923]

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

[@josocalify]

What kind of inane and dumb-ass comment is this? Your handle is quite apt. You are indeed a purveyor of fairy tales.

[@jwalk6074]

They all missed out on the survival badge too

[@butterbetty5875]

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

[@이재희-z6f]

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

[@ajons190]

'Be Prepared' as I remember. Not.

[@seanrm]

Do the next international jamboree online.

[@GOOD2YO]

Lol

[@rir.]

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

[@giyanvice]

So what are the World Scout doing to fight and stop Climate Change?

[@robertmurray8763]

No one will hold a scout. Jamboree, after this, they've will be too frightened of being sued or they and their country will have a very bad reputation.

[@briancampbell8449]

I don't blame them, I was at Portumna 85....it was a waterlogged cesspit.

[@nyxiebrizto]

who are you talking to? sk government? yeah, they need to stop being lazy

[@CormacTurley]

@@nyxiebrizto lol what can they do about a typhoon

[@easymoney5967]

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

[@RogerHyam]

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.

[@gg79139]

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄😠

[@HeatherNokes]

Well said.

[@PrincessPeplova]

Are they all total hypocrites?

[@RogerHyam]

@@PrincessPeplova Strictly a hypocrite is someone who advocates something they don't believe. I'm sure all these people believe in climate change and even care about it so they are not hypocrites. If they are guilty of anything it is a lack of self awareness and courage to act. Perhaps a sense of exceptionalism. Of course "people" should try not to pollute our planet but that is other people, not us. Someone is doing something bad but it won't be us because we are the good guys.

[@rodpanhard]

The Scouts promise has gone all woke and bedwetter since I was a lad.

[@neversayneveragain3748]

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!!

[@mylittleatlas5606]

I attended world scouts and Guide jamboree in school,I was a Girl Guide, stayed in a tent for 10 days and also had a dance number wearing a yellow dance dress with a red border. 😊

[@franciscovilcheavila960]

I m surprised that koreans citizens in the comments are feeling sorry and giving apologies, normally when something bad involving foreigners happens they say a lot of xenophobic stuff and use the foreigners as scapegoats.

[@francesatty7022]

I was at the Jamboree, after we got evacuated to Seoul there were a lot of Korean citizens approaching me and being very kind and hospitible, it was so selfless of them

[@st0rm_cr0w661]

@@francesatty7022same here, I was in the US contingent

[@gsongyoo]

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.

[@시대흐름-k3i]

야이 등신아 나라망신시키네 여기까지와서 전라도 욕이야? 니 인생에 할짓이 그렇게 없어? 전라도 마녀사냥하면 다야? 돈 어디썼는지 아직 나오지도 않았고 여가부 행안부 문체부에서 집행한 예산이 70퍼센트인데 니 인생 불행하다고 여기까지 와서 전라도 욕에 니 인생 쓰면 무슨 뿌듯한 일 한것같아서 보람차? 너 벌레야 그냥 내가 알려줄게 제발 이렇게 살지 마 너가 이유없이 미워한건 너한테 다 돌아와 나이는 나보다 많아보이는데 내가 정신적으로 형인것 같아서 쓴다. 그렇게 살지 마 사랑하면서 살고 긍정적인 일에 시간 써. 전라도 욕은 너 인생 더 피폐하게 만들거야

[@shinjuyoung1]

영국 사람들이 너보다 멍청한 것 같냐?

[@dgnam9223]

This is the fact. The central government is doing its best. The corrupt local government is soon under investigation.

[@소프트쿵]

@@dgnam9223 More than 1year ago, Kim hyun sook who is minister of gender equality and family said that "We prepare perfectly so just wait and look at it" and this is all what we see. You guys can't do anything without Moon and Jeolla-do. Please take responsiblility. What a shame.

[@제인-u7o]

조직운영위원회가 70% 썼고 지자체 전북은 30% 썼다. 제대로 알고 댓글달길 ?무능한정부아래 컨트로타워는 없다

[@개빠가사리]

I think it shouldn't hold an international competition in Korea Please disqualify me from hosting the international competition. I feel as a resident there that we don't deserve to hold an international competition. In Korea, K-pop is covering up the bad points.

[@Cbdc감시통제사회반대]

On behalf of Korean, I really feel sorry to everyone who participated in Jamboree. In Korea, there is a maxim about this situation- I can't say any words even if I have 100 mouths. It is exactly what I think of now. And what I really sad is that this Jamboree's topic is "Draw a dream". I really hope that this situation wouldn't crash the cherishable dreams of our precious children in Jamboree. I'm also so shame to the students as an adult. Now, many students are moving toward other cities and experiencing other special activities due to Typoon, poor preparation of facilities and diseases,(unfortunately) etc. And according to Korean news paper, they seemed to have better time in other cities. What did cause this terrible situation? Well, I think the main problem is Korea society that passed over a rapid economic growth. In fact, even 70 years ago, Korea was poor and hungry country because of the war. However, over the industrilization, our country made rapid growth till now. So the politician's generation is that of poor and hungry country's Naturally, their moral notion is still living in 1960s~1970s, too poor and immoral,cruel era. After all, Korea is an odd country that its consciousness is undeveloped, while its economy and industry is developed. Finally, I think the sideeffect like this caused today's issue. By the same reason, capital of Korea(Seoul) is well-developed,but other regions didn't, especially Jeollado which contains Saemangem,the Jamboree host region. I don't think this social problem can justify the Jamboree faults. But I just guessed which was the main problem. According to Korea news, Jeollado's public offifals took a trips using Korean's tax for Jamboree event. WHAT a suprise is that, they still plan the other trip with our tax even though they were criticized. Furthermore, they said that they are now preparing China and North Korea Jamboree. In fact, North Korea didn't join boy scouts. In other word, the goverment officials are just saying thoughtlessly. They mustn't have any guilty, I guess. After all, I'm so sorry to everyone who believed my goverment and my country and us, Koreans. It's such a great shame to me. I wish every Jamboree students have great time after they went to other region.

[@DC-jf1ep]

I'm also korean. I agree with you. This opinion is very neutral.

[@krisgarnet7356]

I’m Chinese. I hope you guys can get recovery from this activity. You have my support. Fighting.

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

I think it amusing to hear a little girl say she had learnt to "be prepared"...lol I am delighted the abnormal salacious fun was not to be had

[@anan-gc5xm]

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

[@두기두기-r6k]

전라북도 잘못이죠.

[@소프트쿵]

안 미안해? 이런 족같은 정부 투표로 뽑아서 700만원씩 내고 온 애들 저렇게 보내는 게 안 미안해? ㅎ 니 일이나 해. 오지랖 너나 떨지 말고 ㅋ

[@TheGreenReaper]

They shouldn't say sorry if they are not sorry. Integrity is important.

[@irenairena6554]

What aproblem😂 You can take this Typhoon to the court

[@TheGreenReaper]

Objection! 🌪

[@XT7574KR]

As a Korean citizen, I am sorry of providing jamboree, not a pleasant experience

[@darth.severuss]

You don't feel sorry when taking the money?

[@지정학다이스키]

죄송합니다 죄송합니다....죄송합니다...

[@dcac6557]

As a Korean, I apologize to the British people and all the Jamboree participants. Many Koreans are also very angry because of this jamboree. Ministers and officials who run this Jamboree horribly are being criticised and will be punished.

[@Yu-ZuNe]

As a Korean, I apologize to all the scout members. This is a disaster that began with the ugly corruption of the Korean Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. Please cheer up all the media so that all the evil deeds of this organization can be revealed in full.

[@Lala스윗]

영국 미국 등 선진국들은 한국 20대 남자들의 여성가족부 혐오를 한심하게 생각하니 여기와서 진상 부리지 마세요 전적으로 윤정부의 책임이지 한 부서 만의 책임이 아니다

[@alexandracarrico1765]

President Yoon has spent so much energy running around drumming up business he has neglected simple public goodwill. First the Halloween stampede now the failure of lack of simple GOOD Planning for the 45,000 odd youth who attended the Scout Jamboree.

[@Yu-ZuNe]

@@Lala스윗 정상적인 사고를하는 사람이라면 성별막론하고 이런 무지성 남녀갈등조장댓글은 지령받은 조선족이 CCP 명령하달받고 하는거 다 압니다. 괜한 갈등조장 하지말고 중국인은 정치간섭 참견마라 赞成维唔尔族人独立，欢迎啊 光復香港 時代革命

[@apfelnamu2817]

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

[@blackjack8957]

This is impossible.

[@서용준-v1z]

We are sorry. As a Korean adult i am sorry. It is adult mistake that the youngest never expected. We all are sorry. It was disgusting adult. You need to sue those disgusting adult in Korea

[@Onequietvoice]

"Be prepared"

[@John-wr4re]

1 million pounds for hotel rooms and a flight back.

[@hoihoi9364]

when people get together largely to make something, that causes disaster.

[@elizabethmary7956]

As a Korean, I'm really sorry. We sincerely apologize for wasting your precious time, memories and money. I am sincerely sorry. I'm really sorry.

[@darth.severuss]

Let's talk about compensation.

[@calculator17]

Love how the Aussie Scouts could cope with the “heat” and pushed on without any real issues until the typhoon of course, while the Brit’s just couldn’t cope 😂

[@robertmurray8763]

My nephew (Australian) some of the things brought up he has not mentioned. They did leave because of the typhoon. He was still their and the Australian still have a programme for tomorrow. He did comment on the British that they could have been better prepared.

[@mlovmo]

But so did Singapore and many of the Korean delegation.

[@robertmurray8763]

​@plantsdaft I don't know where you got the the information that all the Australian got gastro . My Australian nephew has not mentioned anything about gastro.

[@catherineleslie-faye4302]

The Brits relocated to hotels that posed no health risks... better to loose face then to have your scouts come down with dysentary. I've had dysentary and the only thing that saved me was the fact that the hospital was less then six miles from my home... I was not quite 6 years old at the time. I was in girl scouts 2 years later... a tiny bit of a girl at 8 who was willing to tackle most anything scouting put in front of me... I graduated from girl scouts at 18.

[@monikasommerfelt7514]

its almost as if Australians are used to hotter temperatures