South Korea's Ministry of Industry expands 'investment caravan' program

The Changnyeong Fire Department (chief Lim Soon-jae) announced on April 29 that it has been implementing spring fire prevention measures for 12 campgrounds and caravans in the area since last month. Measures include checking fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and evacuation signs, verifying the use of certified electrical and gas appliances, and training staff. The department also rents out 'camping safety kits' consisting of standalone smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and aerosol fire extinguishers.

Ansan City Corporation is organizing a series of events in May for Family Month. The program includes educational and recreational activities at four venues: the Traffic Safety Experience Center, the Wa-Sang-Na-Ra children's center, the Hwarang Auto Camping site, and the Ansan Fishing Village Folk Museum. At the safety center, children visiting by May 8 will receive souvenirs; the children's center will run a waste sorting experience zone until May 30; on May 5, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the camping site will host traditional games and a treasure hunt; and the museum will offer a keychain-making workshop based on a museum artifact throughout the month.

Incheon authorities have proposed amendments to the ordinance for the landfill camping site. The full refund period is extended from 2 to 7 days before arrival to combat fake bookings, which accounted for up to 68% of cancellations. Large families will be exempt from extra guest fees and receive off-season discounts.

Poet Noh Young-hee, president of the Lyric Women Writers' Association, shares her experience of car camping (chabak) in a rural area. She describes setting up a rooftop tent with her daughter and granddaughter, spending the night watching stars. The author notes that stars are invisible in the city, but in the countryside they reminded her of childhood.

Mitan-myeon in Pyeongchang is gaining popularity as an outdoor destination, combining car camping, stargazing, and backpacking. Cheongoksan Yukbaekmaji Wildflower Ecological Park has opened, with Shasta daisies expected to peak in mid-May. On weekends, 50–60 vehicles visit the park. The 'Mitan Outdoor Village' backpacking event on May 16–17 sold out 150 spots early. Authorities are investing 15 billion won in a 'Milky Way Mountain Tourism Hub' project, set for completion in 2025.

On April 26, a collision between an RV and an SUV occurred on the Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway near the Mungyeong rest area around 12:10 PM. The RV carried 4 occupants and the SUV 3, totaling 7 people with minor injuries, all transported to hospitals. The SUV driver was confirmed not under the influence of alcohol.