Location Seoul Founded 1946 | Country South Korea Membership 78,365 | |
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Headquarters 163, Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu Affiliation World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts | ||
Girl Scouts Korea (걸스카우트) is the national Girl Scouting/Guiding organization of South Korea. It serves 78,365 members (as of 2003). Founded in 1946, the coeducational organization became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1957.
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Program and ideals
The association is divided in sections according to age:
There are also Extension Troops for disabled and working girls.
The Guide Motto is 준비, pronounced jun bi, Preparation in Korean.
Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try
to do my duty to God and my country
to help other people at all times
to keep the Girl Scout Law.
Scout Law
- A Girl Scout's honour is to be trusted.
- A Girl Scout does her best.
- A Girl Scout takes the initiative in helping others.
- A Girl Scout is a sister to all
- A Girl Scout is courteous and kind.
- A Girl Scout loves nature and respects all living things.
- A Girl Scout keeps the rules.
- A Girl Scout smiles under all difficulties.
- A Girl Scout makes good use of her time and avoids wastefulness.
- A Girl Scout is pure in thought, in word and in deeds.
References
Girl Scouts Korea Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA