Jamboree General Affairs: 'Central Government' Takes the Lead

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo: "Government Will Take Responsibility Until Final Completion of Jamboree"

Minister Lee Sang-min: "Overall Supervision at Campsite Until Night Event Ends on 6th"

The central government will take full responsibility until the conclusion of the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Saemangeum, Jeonbuk, which has been marred by numerous heat-related illnesses and various operational shortcomings.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo held a briefing at the Jamboree Press Center on the afternoon of the 4th, stating, "During the 2023 World Jamboree, many heat-related illnesses occurred due to the hot weather, and some facilities were inadequate, causing concern among many citizens."

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo held a briefing at the Jamboree Press Center on the afternoon of the 4th, announcing that the government will take responsibility until the Jamboree is fully concluded.
[Photo by Kim Geon-wan]

Prime Minister Han emphasized, "From now on, the central government of the Republic of Korea will take the lead and be responsible for safety management and the smooth progress of the event until the last participant leaves Saemangeum. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety will coordinate with all central ministries including the Ministry of National Defense, other local governments, and support the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the competent ministry, as well as Jeonbuk Province, while actively communicating with the World Organization of the Scout Movement to carry out the remaining schedule."

He added, "Following the President's directive today, the government held an extraordinary Cabinet meeting and approved a supplementary budget of 6.9 billion KRW. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety also urgently provided 3 billion KRW in special grants yesterday and will supply necessary items promptly and sufficiently on site."

He further 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."

Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min also held a briefing, saying, "Under President Yoon Seok-yeol's directive, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, including the Ministry of National Defense, will take the lead to ensure the event runs smoothly. Our government will prioritize making sure that youth from around the world have a safe and enjoyable experience and memories."

He continued, "We have identified 30 collected shortcomings and are addressing issues related to heatwave response, electrical capacity, hygiene and cleaning, medical personnel, and food shortages. Frozen water and iceboxes are being added, and ice water will be supplied indefinitely, with a basic allocation of five bottles per person per day."

Minister Lee will stay at the Jamboree campsite until the nighttime event (K-pop) concludes on the 6th and will lead the whole-of-government task force.

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