SCOUTS from Wrexham and Flintshire are representing Wales at the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. 

Scouts from across Wales and the rest of the UK have begun their journey to South Korea for the 25th edition of the event. 

Scouts from nearly every country on the planet are come together once every four years to promote unity, community and togetherness. 

The current World Scout Jamboree is in South Korea and is the second time in the country has hosted the event, the 17th World Scout Jamboree which was held in the country in 1991.

The Scouts who are aged 14 – 18 will learn skills 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. 

Scouts from North Wales have joined up with 4,500 others from across the UK, to be with over 45,000 others from almost every country in the world.  

Celyn Jones, aged 16, from Singret, Wrexham, said "I am so looking forward to making new friends, having new experiences and learning about everything that the Jamboree has to offer".

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Jamie Barlow, aged 17, from Prestatyn, said "I am so excited to finally be in Korea".

Lucy Ford, aged 17, from Penycae, said "The past two years preparing for The Jamboree has been brilliant, now we are ready to go".

Harri Chambers, aged 16, from Mold, said "I am so looking forward to meeting different people from across the globe and experiencing their cultures".

Chief Scout Bear Grylls said: "Scouts from all corners of the UK are travelling over 12 hours to South Korea for the 25th World Scouts Jamboree.

"This year 4,500 young people from the UK and 40,000 others from nearly every country on the planet are coming together to take on new adventures, make lifelong friendships and experience this once in a life time opportunity.  

"The theme of the Jamboree this year is to 'Draw your Dream', representing our willingness to accept young people's ideas and opinions, and create an opportunity for them to make their Jamboree dreams come true.  I’m so proud to be a part of a movement that puts young people first by helping almost half a million people develop skills for life.”