Scouts' Hanbok Experience Continues from Saemangeum to the 2023 Hanbok Expo

Aug 10, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST), in collaboration with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation (KCDF), will offer support to participants of the 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree, who have been relocated from the campsite, by enabling them to experience Korean hanbok culture through their visit to the 2023 Hanbok Expo (August 10-13 at COEX).

18 teams of K-pop artists to dazzle the Jamboree's grand finale

Aug 09, 2023

The 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree Organizing Committee (Organizing Committee) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) announced on August 9 (Wed) that top K-pop artists will take the stage in the K-pop Super Live concert scheduled for the evening of the 11th (Fri) at Seoul World Cup Stadium.

“The K-pop concert will serve as the touching finale of the Jamboree”

Aug 08, 2023

A K-pop performance, set to grace the grand finale of the 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree, will take place from 7 p.m. on August 11 (Friday) for a duration of two hours at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The Jamboree's closing ceremony will also be held at the same venue preceding the performance.

Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree Press Briefing (MCST)

Aug 06, 2023

Today, I will provide you with a briefing on the K-pop concert. The K-pop concert is a significant element of cultural exchange during the Jamboree, eagerly anticipated by Scouts. The K-pop concert has been meticulously organized by performance and safety personnel to create a festival where Scouts come together in safety and health, showcasing the brilliant charm of K-culture. However, an unprecedented situation of an extreme heatwave is negatively impacting the concert environment.

Over 43,000 Scouts Worldwide Unite Through K-Culture

Aug 03, 2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) operates a “Korea Booth” and hosts “K-POP SUPER LIVE” at the “World Scout Jamboree 2023 in Saemangeum” (Saemangeum Jamboree), uniting over 43,000 scouts from 158 countries through K-Culture. Minister PARK Bo Gyoon attended the opening ceremony of the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Saemangeum on August 2 (Wed) to welcome youths from around the world. Minister PARK stated, “K-Culture, which captivates global audiences, began to operate vibrantly and charmingly at the Saemangeum Jamboree, harmonizing with the event’s slogan: ‘Draw Your Dream.’ On Cultural Exchange Day, in particular, young citizens from around the world will immerse themselves in K-Culture, nurturing their dreams and fostering unity, which will be vividly remembered by future generations.”