Camper vans go membership-based in South Korea

Indiana RV has launched the AVT2037 travel trailer, custom-built by South Korea's AIRVVAN. Weighing 745 kg, it can be towed with a standard driver's license in Japan. The interior measures 2000 mm wide and 3700 mm long. It features a dinette that converts into a bed, a fixed double bed, a kitchen, a wet bathroom, a 100 Ah battery, and cassette gas supply. Price starts at 3,333,000 yen.

The 2026 Korea Camping Car Show is being held at BEXCO in Busan from June 25 to 28. The exhibition features motorhomes, caravans, trailers, and rooftop tents. The lineup ranges from base models to premium long-distance travel units, including customizable layouts for sleeping, kitchen, and storage areas. The event reflects the growing camping and car-camping market in South Korea.

Busan is running the '2026 Busan Mobility Show' from June 26 to July 5 at BEXCO, featuring land, sea, and air vehicles including RVs, campers, and EVs. A special outdoor exhibition of RV tuning cars and campers is held on Haeundae Gunam-ro for four days. Organizers say the shift from a traditional motor show to a comprehensive mobility event is a necessary survival strategy.

The Sejong City Facilities Management Corporation has installed two outdoor dump stations at Sejong Hapgang Campground for black and grey water disposal from RVs and caravans. The stations feature hoses and CCTV, with strict usage rules.

The 2026 Korea Camping Car Show, South Korea's only specialized RV exhibition, opened on March 25 at Busan BEXCO (Hall 2), organized by the Korea Leisure Vehicle Industry Association (KRVA). The event features caravans, motorhomes, and camper vans from major domestic and international manufacturers, with a strong focus on new models based on Kia PV5 and Hyundai ST1 electric platforms. Exhibitors include Autohomes (Cubevan PV5), Nine Camping Car (ST1), Dongil E&C (SD Plus), The Bandy (Moffice), Camping Car Master, Human Camping Car, Sopoong Camping Car (P1/P2), as well as Bluebird Enterprise (Airstream, Swift, Hymer), Airvan, and Kite. The show runs through March 28.

The 8th Korea Camping Car Show, organized by the Korea Leisure Vehicle Industry Association, will take place at BEXCO in Busan. The main focus is the expansion of electric vehicle-based RVs, especially models built on the Kia PV5 platform. The event coincides with the 2026 Busan Mobility Show, attracting international buyers and boosting local tourism and related industries.