World Scout Jamboree Sees Early Pullouts Amid Deadly Korean Heat

Banpo Rainbow Bridge in Seoul during high temperatures, on Aug. 3.

The US, the UK and Singapore pulled out of a youth scout gathering in South Korea where hundreds of participants suffered from heat-related illness.

Organizers said Saturday the event will carry on until Aug. 12 despite the early departures by some countries. South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo vowed the nation will provide all necessary resources to protect the safety of the attendees.