South Korea has tightened rules for motorhomes and camper vans at public parking lots. Setting up a tent, awning or using a portable burner on parking premises incurs a fine of 300,000 won for the first offence, 400,000 won for the second and 500,000 won for the third and subsequent offences. Sleeping and eating inside the vehicle are not listed as violations. Some local governments, including Cheongju, have introduced fees for parking beyond 48 hours — up to 8,000 won per day and up to 240,000 won per month; about 60 motorhomes left after the measure. Leaving a vehicle idle for over a month on a free public parking lot results in forced towing and a fine of up to 1 million won. Blocking an entrance or driveway carries a fine of 200,000 won, rising to 500,000 won for repeated violations, with immediate towing.
