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한국걸스카우트연맹Girl Scouts of Korea

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Last updated 2026-09-23 · 6 sections

초록별대[1][2][3][4][5]Twinkler Scout

Ages 4–5

Kindergarten section focused on self-discovery and daily habits; makes a 'promise' instead of an oath; only the 4 required proficiency badges apply.

No confirmed progression stages.

개나리대[1][2][3][5]Gaenari (Brownie Girl Scout)

Ages 6–8

Lower-primary section focused on basic life education; Challenge Awards (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and 45 proficiency badges.

  1. 동장[4][2]Bronze Challenge Award

    Complete one activity in each of the 8 programme areas (8 in total).

  2. 은장[4][2]Silver Challenge Award

    After Bronze, complete one more activity in each of the 8 areas.

  3. 금장Highest award[4][2]Gold Challenge Award

    After Silver, complete one more activity in each of the 8 areas.

진달래대[1][2][3][5]Jindalrae (Junior Girl Scout)

Ages 8–11

Upper-primary section focused on developing potential; Challenge Awards and 55 proficiency badges.

  1. 동장[4][2]Bronze Challenge Award

    Complete one activity in each of the 8 programme areas (8 in total).

  2. 은장[4][2]Silver Challenge Award

    After Bronze, complete one more activity in each of the 8 areas.

  3. 금장Highest award[4][2]Gold Challenge Award

    After Silver, complete one more activity in each of the 8 areas.

소녀대[1][2][3][5]Sonyeodae (Cadette Girl Scout)

Ages 12–14

Middle-school section focused on discovering individuality; Challenge Awards, 64 proficiency badges, top qualification Mugunghwa Scout.

  1. 동장[4][2]Bronze Challenge Award

    Complete one activity in each of the 8 programme areas (8 in total).

  2. 은장[4][2]Silver Challenge Award

    After Bronze, complete one more activity in each of the 8 areas.

  3. 금장[4][2]Gold Challenge Award

    After Silver, complete one more activity in each of the 8 areas.

  4. 무궁화스카우트Highest award[4][2]Mugunghwa Scout

    For Cadettes with 1+ year of activity: Gold Challenge Award, the 4 required proficiency badges plus Cycling, 30+ hours of service, 4+ higher-level events; recommended by leaders and awarded after a training course.

    Official summary

연장대[1][2][3][5]Yeonjangdae (Senior Girl Scout)

Ages 15–17

High-school section focused on leadership; Challenge Awards and top qualification Gold Scout.

  1. 동장[4][2]Bronze Challenge Award

    Complete one activity in each of the 8 programme areas (8 in total).

  2. 은장[4][2]Silver Challenge Award

    After Bronze, complete one more activity in each of the 8 areas.

  3. 금장[4][2]Gold Challenge Award

    After Silver, complete one more activity in each of the 8 areas.

  4. 골드스카우트Highest award[4][2]Gold Scout

    For Seniors with 1+ year of activity: 2+ higher-level events, a personal talent, and one of Gold Award / Bronze + 30h service / a service project / all required badges; recommended and awarded after a training course.

    Official summary

연구대[1][2][3][5]Yeongudae (Young Leader (Scout))

Ages 18–29

Young-adult section aimed at capable citizens; members act as young leaders and may become trained leaders before 21.

No confirmed progression stages.

Sources

  1. 연맹소개 — 회원 > 대원 (Age groups page) · 한국걸스카우트연맹 · Accessed 2026-09-23
    Members by age group (Age groups)
  2. 대운영지침서 (PDF, 156 pp., year not stated) · 한국걸스카우트연맹 · Accessed 2026-09-23
    p. 99 organisation chart · p. 140 Challenge Award activities · p. 127 awards; p. 141 qualification activities (Cadette insignia) · p. 127 awards; p. 141 qualification activities (Senior pin)
  3. Girl Scouts of Korea age-group guide image (provided by the site operator) · 한국걸스카우트연맹 · Accessed 2026-09-23 · gsk-sections.png
    Age group guide
  4. 활동안내 > 교육프로그램 (Mugunghwa/Gold Scout, Challenge Awards, proficiency badges) · 한국걸스카우트연맹 · Accessed 2026-09-23
    Proficiency badges by age group · Challenge Awards by age group: requirements and areas · Mugunghwa Scout eligibility and procedure · Gold Scout eligibility and procedure
  5. Girl Scouts of Korea — Family / Age Groups (English guide image, provided by the site operator) · 한국걸스카우트연맹 · Accessed 2026-09-23 · gsk-family-age-groups.png
    Age Groups