Scouts Seek Shelter in Hotels Amid South Korea Heatwave

Thousands of Scouts attending the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea have been moved to hotels in Seoul due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 35C (95F). The British, US, and Singaporean teams are relocating their members, and the UK Scouts, the largest group in attendance, have cited concerns over facilities and food as reasons for the move. The South Korean government is sending additional medics and service workers to the campsite, where many countries will remain for the next week. The jamboree, which gathers Scouts from around the world every four years, is the first since the pandemic and is scheduled to run until August 12.