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Gender Equality Minister Kim Hyun-sook speaks at a press briefing at Saemangeum in Buan County, North Jeolla, on Aug. 7. [YONHAP]

Gender minister accused of staying at an air-conditioned accommodation during Jamboree

Despite Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's ordering the gender equality and family minister to remain at the camp, she stayed at a center equipped with bathrooms, shower booths, separate washstands and air conditioning.

2023.8.20

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo inspects the makeshift toilets at the Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree on Aug. 5. [YONHAP]

National reputation soiled by predictable toilet shortage at Jamboree

The World Scout Jamboree might have gone down the toilet, yet ironically, it was the shortage of latrines that proved the source of much international embarrassment.

2023.8.15

Current and former presidents slug it out over Jamboree

Moon Jae-in wrote on Facebook on Sunday that Korea suffered much embarrassment because of the recently concluded Jamboree. “We have lost our national dignity and pride,” Moon said. “It’s the people who have to endure the embarrassment.”

2023.8.14

Tag: North Jeolla government

North Jeolla government

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Gender minister accused of staying at an air-conditioned accommodation during Jamboree

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