Ministry of Gender Equality and Family: "Cannot Agree with Criticism of Lack of Responsibility for Jamboree"

"Board of Audit and Inspection Audit, We Will Perform Diligently"

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family stated that it "cannot agree" with the criticism that it lacked a sense of responsibility for the disruption of the '2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree.'

On the 14th, Cho Min-kyung, spokesperson for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, held a regular briefing at the Government Seoul Office and said, "The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family feels a heavy responsibility as the main ministry that prepared and supported the operation of the Jamboree, which did not proceed smoothly."

She also said, "I understand that the Board of Audit and Inspection will conduct an audit on the Jamboree Organizing Committee, Jeollabuk-do, and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, and we plan to faithfully cooperate with the upcoming audit."

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Regarding the criticism that "the budget for facilities was allocated too little," she responded, "The Board of Audit and Inspection is expected to address the Organizing Committee's budget allocation and usage during the audit."

As for the return schedule of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family officials currently dispatched to the Organizing Committee, she explained, "I will check the exact period later and inform you."

The Board of Audit and Inspection is reportedly set to begin an audit as early as this week on the Jamboree Organizing Committee, Jeollabuk-do, and related agencies, as well as supporting ministries such as the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The Jamboree, which was embroiled in various controversies including lack of preparation and response failures, concluded with a closing ceremony on the 11th.