Girl Scouts Korea

Girl Scouts of Korea
Girl Scouts of Korea
Headquarters	163, Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu
Location	Seoul
Country	South Korea
Founded	1946
Membership	78,365
Affiliation	World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
Website www.girlscout.or.kr

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.

Program and ideals

The association is divided in sections according to age:^[1]

• Twinkler Scout - ages 4 to 5
• Gaenari (Brownie Girl Scout) - ages 6 to 8
• Jindalrae (Junior Girl Scout) - ages 8 to 11
• Sonyeodae (Cadette Girl Scout) - ages 12 to 14
• Yeonjangdae (Senior Girl Scout) - ages 15 to 17
• Yeongudae (Young Leader (Girl Scout)) - ages 18 to 21
• Seongindae (Adult Troop) - ages 21 and older

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.^[2]

Scout Law

1. A Girl Scout's honour is to be trusted.
2. A Girl Scout does her best.
3. A Girl Scout takes the initiative in helping others.
4. A Girl Scout is a sister to all
5. A Girl Scout is courteous and kind.
6. A Girl Scout loves nature and respects all living things.
7. A Girl Scout keeps the rules.
8. A Girl Scout smiles under all difficulties.
9. A Girl Scout makes good use of her time and avoids wastefulness.
10. A Girl Scout is pure in thought, in word and in deeds.^[2]

See also

• Korea Scout Association
• Girl Scouts (film)

References of Korean girl scout

1. "Girl Scouting in Korea". Girl Scouts Korea. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
2. "Promise, Law, Motto, Slogan". Girl Scouts Korea. Retrieved 2008-02-19.

External links

• Basic English information