Jamboree camping is corporate governance, donations, bureaucrats, mobilization system, foreign media ‘injection of totalitarianism’
Criticism focused on the Saemangeum Jamboree's transition to a totalitarian system of donations to corporate governance and mobilization of bureaucrats.
The World Jamboree has shifted from a ‘World Camp of the Boy Scouts that transcends national culture, political ideology, and fosters international understanding and friendship’ to a mobilization system of corporate entertainment and public relations bureaucracy.
In this way, an attempt was made to inject Korea's totalitarian culture.
Foreign media criticized the loss of “preparation,” “camping,” and “self-sufficiency.”
On the 12th, Hyundai Motor Company disclosed for promotional purposes the Dutch Jamboree members who were traveling by Hyundai Motor bus to the K-Pop concert venue in the Netherlands, holding luminous light sticks provided by Hyundai Motor Group and a variety of snacks and raincoats. did.
Unlike foreign members, the organizing committee revealed racial prejudice and human rights violations of minors by not showering on the bare floor of the church auditorium for Korean members participating in the Jamboree.
A press release from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism led by the government states, “We will deliver a ‘Concert Remember Kit’, a souvenir that can preserve the impressions and memories of K-pop, to all scouts who attend the concert. The ‘Concert Remember Kit’ souvenir consists of goods that can keep memories of Korea and K-culture. The eco bag commemorating the ‘2023-2024 Visit Korea Year’ contains K-pop concert cheering rods, Kakao Friends character goods, and photo cards of BTS members,” indicating all K-pop performances in foreign languages.
The press release said, “K-pop concerts will impress the finale of the Jamboree,” and about the free commemorative pool, “Kakao and Hive ‘voluntarily’ cooperated and supported related products for free.”
The American AP said, “These (camping sites) withdrawal was a huge setback for publicity for a country (Korea) that continues to seek the recognition effect brought by huge international events.” It was made possible after many efforts,” he said on the 12th.
The British Guardian said, "After the early evacuation from the Saemangeum camp due to the typhoon, the Jamboree has been transformed into a Jamboree that includes field trips and festivals, such as K-pop dance lessons and traditional rice cake making sponsored by Korean local governments and companies." A few hours before the closing ceremony, I instructed the government to support accommodation, transportation, and tourism until all participants departed,” he said on the 12th.
France's AFP news agency said, 'K-pop to the rescue? On the 12th, “Tens of thousands of scouts danced and waved light sticks” under the title of “All-in at the Scout Jamboree Closing Concert in Korea,” and “BTS agency Hive provided BTS photo cards worth a total of 800 million won to all the audience.” revealed
AFP continued, "Although the government has injected millions of dollars in emergency funds to rectify the disastrous event, criticism of the Korean government's approach is growing, from K-pop fans to public sector employees." A broadcaster's music program, which partially overlaps performances and programs, was suddenly canceled for unknown reasons, and Seong Il-jong, a member of the People's Power, insisted that two members of BTS, who are serving in the military, should be reunited and put on stage, causing a backlash from fans.”
AFP said, "About 1,000 employees of public institutions such as Korea Development Bank and Korea Electric Power Corporation were 'mobilized' to help with the concert, and there is also controversy over damaging the lawn at the Sangam World Cup Stadium, where the K-pop concert was held." They shed tears when their favorite group was dragged out of the tight schedule, and soccer fans shed tears because expensive lawns were damaged.
Reuters in the UK said, “The World Scout Jamboree, which was marred by heat waves, unsanitary conditions, and evacuations in Korea, ended with a K-pop concert and an apology,” Prime Minister Han said, “The unprecedented heat waves and typhoons caused by climate change caused scouts to suffer. It's a pity that I suffered damage," he said on the 12th.
The AP reported that Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, in his speech before the concert at the World Cup Stadium, said, "I regret the difficulties the scouts have faced in the face of unprecedented heat waves and typhoons caused by climate change," but "the seats were filled with colorful foam and raincoats." It did not receive much attention from the huge crowd of global scouts who filled it, and while Prime Minister Han read the statement, he roared with excitement and created waves in turn around the stadium.”
Hyundai Motor Group supported the Jamboree members of six countries staying at the Human Resources Development Center Mabuk Campus, Kia Vision Square, Kia Osan Education Center, and Hyundai Engineering Blue Monte to take part in lodging, meals, medical care, and Hyundai Motor Group experience events.
The Guardian said: “It is still uncertain whether the estimated £1m spent by the British scouting delegation in the early move will be repaid. The Guardian has not yet received a response from the organizers.”
In July 2022, the Saemangeum Jamboree Organizing Committee announced the recruitment of 'official sponsors in the tent and mat production sector', 25,000 tents and 50,000 mats. , service sponsorship was the bidding condition.
Minho Kwak, CEO of the successful bidder, BFFL Tent Co., Ltd., said, "Out of the delivery price of 3.3 billion won, we paid 365 million won in Jamboree sponsorship money, and excluding sponsored items (equivalent to 400 million won), the actual budget we used was only 2.6 billion won." told Yonhap News.
The Korea Scout Federation's program stated, "According to the practice program of 'one day, one good', we are focusing on mental and physical training and potential development by promoting patriotic character development, health function service, and achievement of five discipline goals."