A caravan was completely destroyed by fire at a campsite on Mongsanpo Beach in Taean County, South Chungcheong Province, on May 15 around 23:44. The blaze was extinguished by 00:04 on May 16; reports vary on the duration, with some sources stating 20 minutes and others 25 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Damage is estimated by firefighters at 16 million won. The preliminary cause is believed to be a battery overcharge leading to a short circuit (one source cites an electrical wiring fault).