The summary could be:
The text is a transcript of a news report about the World Scout Jamboree held in Saemangeum, South Korea, in 2023. The report covers various issues and controversies related to the event, such as the heat wave, the COVID-19 outbreak, the hygiene problems, the withdrawal of some countries, and the government's response. The report also features interviews with a co-representative of a youth policy group and a social affairs reporter, who share their opinions and criticisms on the event and its management. The report concludes by highlighting the importance of safety and investment for such youth events in the future.
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- Prime Minister Han Deok-soo announced that the World Jamboree would proceed as scheduled despite some countries withdrawing due to heat wave and sanitary issues.
- The number of participants from 153 countries was about 42,000 as of midnight today, but about 4,400 participants from the UK and the US decided to withdraw early.
- The government announced that it would use the 6.9 billion won reserve fund to add heat wave and medical measures, such as cooling buses, shade canopies, water trucks, night clinics and additional medical personnel.
- The government also announced that it would support regional tour programs for the participants who want to explore Korea's culture, industry and nature beyond Saemangeum.
- The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recalled all products and conducted tests after mold was found in eggs supplied to the jamboree members.
- The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 that occurred at the competition venue was 65 foreigners as of yesterday, and some were reported to have returned home.