Hyundai offers scouts food, safety equipment and culture

Hyundai Motor announced plans to provide food and safety equipment to participants of the 2023 World Scout Jamboree Friday.

Dutch Jamboree participants at Hyundai Motor's Human Resources Development Center Mabuk Campus in Yonggin, Gyeonggi, enjoy a hands-on experience with Hyundai Motor's robots and future mobility, including the quadruped robot "Spot" and versatile mobile platform "MobED" on Friday. [HYUNDAI MOTOR]

Hyundai Motor announced plans to provide food and safety equipment to participants of the 2023 World Scout Jamboree Friday.

The automaker offered glow sticks and snack sets to the attendees at the K-Pop Super Live concert held on the same day to ensure an enjoyable viewing experience.

To bolster safety before and after the event, the automaker distributed name tags featuring participants' names and vehicle numbers for organized transportation, as well as contact information for supervisors and lodging facilities.

Hyundai Motor opened its facilities across four different venues to Jamboree participants from six different countries. These locations included the Human Resources Development Center Mabuk Campus, Kia Vision Square, Kia Osan Education Center, and Hyundai Engineering Blu Monte.

On Friday, Jamboree participants delved into an exploration of the country's culture and offerings.

Participants from the Netherlands and Finland, housed at the Human Resources Development Center Mabuk Campus, engaged with Hyundai's innovative offerings related to robots and future mobility. They viewed demonstrations of Boston Dynamics' quadruped robot "Spot" and the multifunctional mobile platform "MobED." They also experienced Advanced Air Mobility through virtual reality flights.

Beyond technological experiences, participants were also introduced to cultural traditions. Some learned traditional Taekwondo forms and techniques on top of playing classic Korean games including jegichagi (footbag kicking), yutnori (a traditional board game), paengichigi (spinning tops), and gonggi (jackstone).

The Hyundai Engineering Blu Monte served as a hub of creativity for Jamboree participants from El Salvador. There, they experienced Korean heritage by crafting items such as bracelets, hand mirrors, and phone grip talks using traditional crafting materials and techniques.

During a visit to the Mabuk Campus on Friday, President Chang Jae-hoon of Hyundai Motor personally assessed the program for the Jamboree participants. He underscored the importance of unwavering assistance and consideration throughout the entirety of the events.

BY SEO JI-EUN [seo.jieun1@joongang.co.kr]