Girl Scouts of Korea

Girl Scouts of 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

The Girl Scouts of Korea Is the national 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

The association is divided in sections according to age:

• 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.

Guide Promise

On my honour, 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.

Guide 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.

See also

• Korea Scout Association

External links

• Official homepage
• Basic English informations