South Korea's heatwave-hit scout jamboree bracing for typhoon

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Typhoon Kanun is due to reach southern South Korea on Thursday, with strong winds and rain forecast. Read more at straitstimes.com.

were on Monday preparing for a typhoon to batter their huge campsite with wind and rain, officials said.

The government and organisers have pledged that safety is top priority, and have laid on water trucks, air-conditioned spaces and medics.early on Thursday, with strong winds and rain expected, forecasters said. The Australian contingent became the latest troop to leave the campsite, citing the typhoon risk, Australian broadcaster ABC reported.

A K-pop concert due to be held at the campsite on Sunday was postponed to Friday and will be held at sports stadium, some 53 km away.

 

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