Prime Minister Han: "From now on, the government is responsible for Jamboree safety"... Minister of the Interior to stay at the campsite until the 6th

As controversies over inadequate preparations continued, including a surge in heat-related illnesses at the 25th World Scout Jamboree, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stated on the 4th, "From now on, the central government of the Republic of Korea will take full responsibility for safety management and the smooth progress of the event until the last participant leaves Saemangeum."

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At the '2023 Saemangeum World Jamboree Government Position Announcement' held at the Saemangeum Jamboree Press Center in Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Prime Minister Han said, "During the World Jamboree, many heat-related illnesses occurred due to the hot weather, and some facilities were insufficient, causing concern among the public."

He emphasized, "Led by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, all central ministries including the Ministry of National Defense and other local governments will unite to support the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the competent ministry, and Jeollabuk-do, while actively communicating with the World Scout Federation to ensure the remaining schedule proceeds smoothly."

He also promised, "Following the president's directive today, an extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held to approve 6.9 billion KRW in contingency funds, and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety urgently provided 3 billion KRW in special grants yesterday. We will supply necessary items promptly and sufficiently on site."

Earlier that morning, Prime Minister Han instructed, "Relevant ministries including the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family must immediately execute contingency funds to prevent heat-related patients on site and swiftly implement all necessary measures for meals, facilities, hygiene, and safety."

Prime Minister Han stated, "The government of the Republic of Korea will do its utmost to ensure that the 43,000 youths, parents, and teachers from 158 countries can feel safe."

Additionally, Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min will camp at the Jamboree site from the afternoon of the 4th until the end of the night events on the 6th. He will lead the pan-government task force and ensure thorough event management.

Minister Lee, who attended the briefing, emphasized, "Following the president's urgent directive early this morning, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, as the central ministry responsible for safety and local administration, along with the Ministry of National Defense and the government, will work together with the World Scout Federation headquarters to ensure the Jamboree event proceeds without disruption."

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