Girl Scouts Korea
| Girl Scouts of Korea | |||
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 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 | ||
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Girl Scouts Korea (걸스카우트) is the national Girl Scouting/Guiding organization of South Korea. It serves 78,365 members (as of 2003[update]). 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
- A Girl Scout's honor 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.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Girl Scouting in Korea". Girl Scouts Korea. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
- ^ a b "Promise, Law, Motto, Slogan". Girl Scouts Korea. Retrieved 2008-02-19.