Jamboree Scouts Immersed in Dance in Seoul... Today Only Indoor Activities Due to Typhoon

K-Pop Concert and Other Events Scheduled to Proceed as Planned on the 11th

Some of the scouts participating in the 2023 World Scout Jamboree gathered in Seoul on the 9th to take part in the 'Welcome to Seoul Dance Night' event, and on the 10th, they continued indoor activities to avoid the impact of Typhoon Khanun, the 6th typhoon of the season.

The government canceled outdoor events on that day for the safety of the scouts, but plans to proceed with the K-pop concert and closing ceremony on the 11th as scheduled.

According to the Presidential Office and Seoul City, about 1,300 scouts gathered at Gwanghwamun Square and about 1,200 scouts at Yeouido Hangang Park simultaneously on the previous night for the 'Welcome to Seoul Dance Night' event, dancing and enjoying the summer night in Seoul.

The event was originally scheduled for the 11th but was moved up by two days to provide cultural enjoyment for the scouts.

Scout members participating in the World Scout Jamboree are attending the Welcome to Seoul Dance Night event held at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on the 9th.
[Photo by the Presidential Office, Seoul Metropolitan Government]

Scout members participating in the World Scout Jamboree are taking part in the Welcome to Seoul Dance Night event held on the 9th at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.
[Photo by the Presidential Office, Seoul City]

Other scouts enjoyed walking the Namsan Dulle-gil trail at sunset and street performances in Hongdae, while outside Seoul, participants who left Saemangeum on the first day of the jamboree took part in various programs nationwide, including the Boryeong Mud Festival in Chungnam, Hwaseong National Archery Experience in Suwon, and tours of Imjingak and the underground tunnels.

Following President Yoon Seok-yeol’s directive, the government and local governments are cooperating to operate programs by region and base in a timely manner, which the ruling party praises as successful.

Due to expected heavy rain and strong winds from the typhoon, programs will be held only indoors at venues such as Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Sangam DMC, and Roll Park.

However, the closing ceremony of the World Scout Jamboree and the K-pop concert scheduled for the 11th at Seoul Sangam World Cup Stadium will proceed as planned. Scouts scattered across eight cities and provinces in the metropolitan area, Chungcheong region, and Jeonbuk will gather at Sangam by bus on the day of the performance.

Scout members participating in the World Scout Jamboree are attending the Welcome to Seoul Dance Night event held at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on the 9th.
[Photo by the Presidential Office, Seoul Metropolitan Government]

Scout members participating in the World Scout Jamboree are taking part in the Welcome to Seoul Dance Night event held on the 9th at Yeouido Hangang Park.
[Photo by the Presidential Office, Seoul City]

Since the performance is scheduled after the typhoon has passed, the government plans to take thorough safety measures, including restraint measures. The Presidential Office will also receive related reports and work closely with the government and local governments to prevent any issues.

On the other hand, controversies over inconvenience to universities and public institutions have arisen due to assigning accommodations for Yemeni and Syrian scouts who have not entered the country, urgently mobilizing personnel, and requesting facility rentals. Additionally, various problems continue to occur, such as a collision between a tourist bus carrying 36 Swiss scouts and a city bus in Suncheon, resulting in 10 injuries.

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