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Family Trip in a Father-Made Hanok-Style Bus Camper

05.03.2026 17:06 1 min 1 source РУС
stardailynews.co.kr KOR

The MBC program 'TodayN' featured a family traveling in a unique camper van. The father converted a 45-seat bus into a 5-seat camper over 7-8 months at a cost of approximately 40 million won. The interior is designed in the traditional Korean hanok style using pine and cypress wood.

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Family Trip in a Father-Made Hanok-Style Bus Camper

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