Japanese military authorities did not consistently encourage the Scouting movement in occupied territories.

On the other hand, where conditions were not favorable, and anti-Japanese sentiments were likely to be nurtured through Scouting, the authorities would prohibit it entirely.

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

Officially the round-shaped outer petals of the new purple fleur-de-lis are based on the taeguk, symbolizing hope of reunification of the Korean peninsula.

North Korea instead created the Young Pioneer Corps under the Korean Children's Union.