South Korean camper gear brand Kkomjirak focuses on local production and customization

Starting July 3, the auto camping site at Yuldong Park in Seongnam offers free reusable tableware sets. The service runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 50 sets per day for two people.

Hapcheon County, South Korea, announced that Hwamaesan Forest Campground will operate daily from July 20 to August 23 without regular closures. Starting July 1, rates for couple-type caravans drop from 130,000 to 100,000 won on weekdays and from 180,000 to 130,000 won on weekends. Discounts for large families, residents, and eligible groups remain with a 20% refund in local vouchers. A new 3,000-won voucher refund for the Nanum Cart activity (regular fee 5,000 won) has been introduced.

Karcher has introduced the OC Handheld Compact, a battery-powered portable pressure washer designed for cleaning bicycles, camping equipment, and footwear at outdoor activity sites. Weighing 800 g, it delivers up to 15 bar pressure and can run for up to 30 minutes in eco mode. An Adventure version with a folding water tank and carry bag is also available.

Paju City announced the completion of a kids camping land at the Gongneung tourist site in Jori-eup by the end of next year. The project secured 4.6 billion won (about $3.5 million) in state funding under a special regional development program. The 26,100 sq m site will include 30 auto-camping spots, 16 campnic sites, and 20 caravans. Old buildings will be renovated for restrooms and showers, and additional playgrounds may be added after design work finishes.

Authorities in Donghae, South Korea, have completed the renovation of Mangsang-2 Campground, turning it into a site exclusively for RVs and camper vans. Old caravans were removed, 40 sites were built, and new showers and sinks were installed. The opening is scheduled for July 2026.

The Cheongnyangsan Suwon Camping Site in Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, has drawn 6,067 visitors from its opening in October 2025 through May 2026. Of these, 4,038 (67%) were residents of Suwon, located 220 km away. Occupancy rate rose from 30.9% to 71.3%. The project is a cooperation between Suwon and Bonghwa: Bonghwa transferred management rights to Suwon for 10 years free of charge, while Suwon upgraded facilities. The site is seen as a model for mutual tourism to combat regional decline.