Scouts from Salisbury are joining 4,500 Scouts from across the UK and 40,000 others from nearly every country around the world for the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea.

The event, which will take place in Gunsan-si from Tuesday, August 1 to Saturday, August 12, is the second time the World Scout Jamboree will be held in the East Asian country. The 17th World Scout Jamboree in August 1991 was held in Seoraksan National Park.

Nigel Taylor of the Buckinghamshire Scouts, a lead communications volunteer for the organisation, said: “The Scouts, who are aged 14–18, will learn new skills, experience new cultures, and make international bonds with fellow scouts who may not share the same mother tongue but hold the same values as one another.

“The Scouts heading to the Jamboree will also have the amazing opportunity of exploring Seoul for three days and also visiting the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) – where they will see the original demarcation line between North Korea and South Korea at the end of World War II.”

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Jade Summer, aged 14, of Gomeldon, said: “I can’t wait to go paragliding, never had a chance to do it and it’s an unusual activity. I would love to meet some Australian Scouts and learn more about their culture. I am also looking forward to visiting the DMZ.”

Sophie Kinsey, aged 14, of Salisbury, said: “I’m sure excited to be able to meet new friends from South Korea. The Jamboree is like a town with people from everywhere. I really want to try and meet Bear Grylls; that would be amazing. I’ve been fundraising for two years to get here; it's all been worth it.”

Alfie Gilfillian, aged 16, of Salisbury, said: “I used to live in Chile so I hope to meet some Chilean Scouts at the Jamboree. After two years of planning, I’m so excited that we are finally heading off to South Korea.”

Ryan Woods, aged 14, of Amesbury, said: “Paragliding looks so cool- something I would never get to do any other time, so hope I get a go here. I would love to meet some American Scouts. Their culture is similar to ours but also quite different and bold. I can’t wait to try the food, though a bit apprehensive, but I’m sure it will all taste really good.”