EXCITEMENT and anticipation filled the air as Scouts from Oswestry gathered at Heathrow Airport ready to set off on an unforgettable adventure to South Korea for the 25th World Scout Jamboree.

The global event, which kicks off tomorrow (Tuesday, August 1) brings together Scouts from nearly every country, promoting unity, community, and togetherness.

It is being hosted in Gunsan-si, South Korea, marking the country's second time hosting the prestigious event, with the first being the 17th World Scout Jamboree in 1991.

The 14 to 18-year-old Scouts embarking on the journey will new skills but also experience diverse cultures and forge international bonds with fellow Scouts who may not speak the same language but share the same values.

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During their stay, the Scouts will also have the incredible opportunity to explore Seoul for three days and visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), witnessing the historic demarcation line between North and South Korea that emerged at the end of World War II.

Isaac Stevenson, 16, from Oswestry, said ahead of the trip: “I absolutely love water sports so can’t wait to get out there and have a go at them all.

“The trip to the DMZ looks awesome and I’m excited to get a glimpse of North Korea.

“I’m really looking forward to swapping my huge bag of badges with Scouts from all over the world.”

For Oswestry Scouts and over 4,500 others from the UK, this Jamboree is the culmination of years of anticipation, as only Scouts aged 14 to 17 are eligible to apply.

With participants selected two years in advance, these young adventurers have honed their fundraising skills to finance this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

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Chief Scout Bear Grylls said: "Scouts from all corners of the UK are traveling 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-lifetime opportunity."

The Jamboree's theme, 'Draw Your Dream', symbolises the openness to accept young people's ideas and opinions and grants them the opportunity to turn their Jamboree dreams into reality.