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South Korean Girl Scouting organization

Girl Scouts Korea (Korean: 걸스카우트, romanized: Geol Seukauteu) is the national Girl Scouting/Guiding organization of South Korea. It serves 78,366 members (as of 2003^[update]). Founded in 1946, the coeducational organization became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1957.

The association is divided in sections according to age:^[1]

• Twinkler Scout – ages 4 to 5
• Gaenari (Brownie Girl Scout) – ages 6 to 8
• Jindalrae (Junior Girl Scout) – ages 8 to 11
• Sonyeodae (Cadette Girl Scout) – ages 12 to 14
• Yeonjangdae (Senior Girl Scout) – ages 15 to 17
• Yeongudae (Young Leader (Girl Scout)) – ages 18 to 21
• Seongindae (Adult Troop) – ages 21 and older

There are also Extension Troops for disabled and working girls.

The Guide Motto is 준비, pronounced jun bi, Preparation in Korean.

On my honor, I will try
to do my duty to God and my country
to help other people at all times
to keep the Girl Scout Law.^[2]

1. A Girl Scout’s honor is to be trusted.
2. A Girl Scout does her best.
3. A Girl Scout takes the initiative in helping others.
4. A Girl Scout is a sister to all
5. A Girl Scout is courteous and kind.
6. A Girl Scout loves nature and respects all living things.
7. A Girl Scout keeps the rules.
8. A Girl Scout smiles under all difficulties.
9. A Girl Scout makes good use of her time and avoids wastefulness.
10. A Girl Scout is pure in thought, in word and in deeds.^[2]