New Gunsan fisheries complex draws $123 million investment

A $123 million investment deal was signed for the new Saemangeum Fisheries Products Export Processing Complex in Gunsan, featuring smart factories and R&D facilities.

2024-10-29

EXCLUSIVE: Independent panel slams Korean gov't, scout association over Jamboree debacle

A scathing report released by the international scouting movement concluded the Korean government and national scout association “failed” to deliver on key promises regarding the disastrous 25th World Scout Jamboree held in North Jeolla last year.

2024-04-21

Jamboree in shambles amid heat, typhoon and poor planning [REWIND 2023]

The 12-day long celebration of the World Scouting Movement in August turned into a nightmare after poor planning left the Jamboree campsite a baking, puddle-ridden field wholly unsuited for hosting 43,000 scouts and volunteers from 158 countries.

2023-12-24

Gov't greenlights blueprint for theme park and resort in Saemangeum

The government finalized on Monday a blueprint to build a theme park and resort complex in Saemangeum in North Jeolla by 2026 with private sector investments worth 144.3 billion won ($110.9 million).

2023-11-06

A big picture is needed for Saemangeum project (KOR)

We expect a grand master plan from the government to turn the area into a land of hope.

2023-08-31

A big picture is needed for Saemangeum project

We expect a grand master plan from the government to turn the area into a land of hope.

2023-08-30

Sorry about the Jamboree debacle, gender minister tells lawmakers

Minister of Gender Equality and Family Kim Hyun-sook made her first apology for her part in the fiasco that was the World Scout Jamboree in a National Assembly plenary session Wednesday.

2023-08-30

Gov't slashes Saemangeum budgets after Jamboree fiasco

The Finance Ministry slashed next year’s budgets for Saemangeum infrastructure projects by nearly 80 percent, or more than 500 billion won ($378 million), following the recent fiasco during the World Scout Jamboree.

2023-08-29

DP criticizes gender minister for not showing up to Jamboree hearing

A plenary meeting of the parliamentary Gender Equality and Family Committee scheduled for Friday to discuss the issues surrounding the recent World Scout Jamboree was disrupted due to the absence of the gender equality minister and PPP lawmakers.

2023-08-25

Incheon Nat'l University offers shelter for displaced scouts

Looking back at the World Scout Jamboree fiasco, Incheon National University says help from its faculty and students allowed them to accommodate the scouts successfully and bid farewell to them with good memories.