{"id":2202079,"date":"2023-08-25T17:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T08:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2202079"},"modified":"2023-08-29T17:01:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T08:01:20","slug":"south-koreas-jamboree-debacle-implications-for-the-countrys-2030-expo-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/08\/south-koreas-jamboree-debacle-implications-for-the-countrys-2030-expo-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea\u2019s Jamboree debacle: Implications for the country\u2019s 2030 Expo bid"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korea recently hosted the World Scout Jamboree in North Jeolla Province, aiming to showcase its capacity to manage grand international events. However, the jamboree faced <\/span>numerous challenges<\/span><\/a>. Extreme heat and humidity affected hundreds of scouts. Issues arose from inadequate infrastructure and sanitation concerns. A <\/span>typhoon\u2019s<\/span><\/a> arrival didn\u2019t help matters, nor did the site itself: a sprawling, mosquito-riddled expanse of swampy, reclaimed land.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amid streams of negative press coverage of the event, South Korea now faces questions about its global reputation and the viability of its ambitions, such as its bid for the 2030 World Expo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe site was not ready,\u201d an Australian International Service Team (IST) volunteer told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>. \u201cI was one of the first to arrive due to my service role requiring me to get there earlier than most. The site was too big, far bigger than was needed for just 50,000 participants. This led to infrastructure being too spread out with vast walking distances in between.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI was later advised by Korean locals,\u201d he continued, \u201cthat the site was chosen for political reasons, and they had two much better sites (with trees and good drainage) that were better suited for camping and events of our size.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Jamboree was hosted by the North Jeolla Province government and the Buan County Office. They now face <\/span>criticism<\/span><\/a> for the event\u2019s planning and alleged malfeasance and misappropriation of the substantial $87.3 million (117.1 billion won) budget. Controversially, this includes more than 99 international trips by local officials, some to popular tourist destinations like Italy and Switzerland, nations that have never hosted a jamboree.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe apparent misappropriation of funds does not surprise me at all, though the massive scale of such misappropriation does,\u201d Sean O\u2019Malley, a professor of international studies at Dongseo University, told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>. \u201cApparently, 74% of all funds went to the organizing committee and its activities, and only about 10 to 12% was dedicated to the jamboree\u2019s infrastructure. If accurate, these numbers are horrendous no matter how one tries to spin them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Kevin Hockmuth, an associate professor of political science and Korean studies at Japan\u2019s Akita International University, agreed.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThese large events or gatherings tend to be primed for corruption for several different reasons,\u201d he told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>. \u201cFirst, they\u2019re usually one-off in nature. And since these events are often seen through the lens of \u2018reputation\u2019 and \u2018soft power,\u2019 there can be a tendency to excuse gross expenditures in the name of \u2018national prestige.\u2019 It basically becomes a big feeding trough for various actors all trying to secure their piece of the pie.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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South Korea’s Minister of Gender Equality Kim Hyun-sook inspects the 2023 World Scout Jamboree site and facilities in Saemangeum, July 24, 2023 | Image: ROK Ministry of Gender Equality and Family via Twitter<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

A TARNISHED REPUTATION<\/b><\/p>\n

As reports of the jamboree\u2019s problems surfaced, international media was quick to weigh in, <\/span>scrutinizing<\/span><\/a> local<\/span><\/a> authorities<\/span><\/a> and the nation for their perceived mismanagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s domestic media was equally critical. Describing it as a \u201c<\/span>national disgrace<\/span><\/a>\u201d and \u201c<\/span>worst nightmare<\/span><\/a>,\u201d the event became a focal point. Images from the botched jamboree circulated widely, leading to widespread dismay among South Koreans.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe local government took advantage of the jamboree politically,\u201d Lee Hong-jae, a retired teacher, told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>. \u201cI thought Gangwon Province would have been the ideal location to host the jamboree and wondered why they opted for Saemangeum, a reclaimed tidal flat from the sea. The event’s subpar facilities and operations make me believe that Korea is still a backward country.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, local and national authorities swiftly implemented measures to salvage the event and enhance the experience for the scouts. Initiatives ranged from complimentary transportation and tours to hotel accommodations, capped off by a <\/span>K-pop concert<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFrom my point of view, the government swung into action pretty fast and did everything it could to make the event a success,\u201d said the Australian IST volunteer.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korean citizens also <\/span>stepped up<\/span><\/a>, ensuring scouts were cared for.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe went into Buan one morning,\u201d the IST volunteer continued. \u201cAnd the locals were handing out free bottles of water to scouts and checked if we were all okay and if we needed help.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

However, even with concerted efforts to navigate the challenges, the incident may have lasting implications for South Korea\u2019s global standing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTrust is cultivated over time, yet can be shattered in an instant,\u201d Lee Hong-jae told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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President Yoon Suk-yeol addresses the official reception for the 2030 Busan World Expo, June 21, 2023 | Image: ROK Presidential Office<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

EXPO DREAMS IN JEOPARDY<\/b><\/p>\n

Busan, South Korea\u2019s second-largest city, is <\/span>bidding to host<\/span><\/a> the 2030 World Expo in a tight competition with Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The nation, together with its business community, is vigorously backing the bid, lobbying many of the 179 Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) member states. The final vote takes place in November in Paris, and South Korea has thus far maintained an optimistic outlook regarding its bid prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe final vote of the governing council includes a member from each individual member state, much like the voting procedures for the Olympics and the World Cup,\u201d O\u2019Malley told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>. \u201cUnfortunately, the timing of the jamboree debacle is very close to voting by the BIE on the 2030 World Expo. This does not bode well for South Korea, especially if it reminds Europeans of the previous Formula One disaster.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

From 2010 to 2013, South Korea hosted the F1 Korea Grand Prix in South Jeolla Province. The events faced <\/span>challenges<\/span><\/a>, such as accommodation shortages and budget constraints, leading to South Korea\u2019s removal from the F1 calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the nation boasts a commendable history of successfully hosting significant international events, such as <\/span>two<\/span><\/a> Olympics<\/span><\/a>, a <\/span>FIFA World Cup<\/span><\/a>, and the smaller <\/span>2012 Yeosu Expo<\/span><\/a>. Occasional hiccups in hosting events like the F1 races or the recent jamboree might not necessarily thwart Busan\u2019s Expo aspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI do not believe the jamboree mishap directly jeopardizes Busan\u2019s 2030 World Expo bid,\u201d O\u2019Malley said. \u201cHowever, my concern is it might sway undecided voters in the BIE toward Saudi Arabia. If so, those lost votes may be tough for South Korea to overcome in the final ballot.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The tightness of this competition magnifies every potential influence. A minor shift could potentially tilt the scales in favor of Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhile I believe the jamboree incident might impact votes only marginally,\u201d said Kevin Hockmuth, \u201cthese sorts of marginal shifts could end up making a difference, given the anticipated closeness of the race between Busan and Riyadh.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of the jamboree\u2019s challenges, the Australian IST volunteer has fond memories of his South Korean experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe jamboree might have damaged Korea’s reputation,\u201d he said, \u201cbut it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. It can be a good news story about the resources and funds that the government provided to ensure success, about a nation full of caring locals who were concerned for the scouts and did whatever they could in their own way to help.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by John Lee<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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