South Korea presses on with World Scout Jamboree as heat forces many to leave early

South Korea is pressing on with the World Scout Jamboree amid a punishing heat wave, rejecting a call from the world scouting body to cut the event short.

Hundreds of participants attending the annual event have been treated for heat-related issues as South Korea grapples with one of its hottest summers in years. South Korea, however, is determined to keep the event going as the prime minister promises additional safety measures.

About 40,000 scouts from across the globe — including countries like Canada — have come to the Jamboree campsite, which drew criticism for lacking protection from the heat even before the event began.

Jamie Mauracher explains why South Korean officials have decided not to cancel the event.

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