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South Korea has passed a law prohibiting unauthorized long-term parking of campers in public parking lots. The legislation targets the practice of 'occupying' spaces, where owners leave vehicles for over 30 days. Violators will face fines.
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South Korea has passed a law prohibiting unauthorized long-term parking of campers in public parking lots. The legislation targets the practice of 'oc...
South Korea has passed a law prohibiting unauthorized long-term parking of campers in public parking lots. The legislation targets the practice of 'occupying' spaces, where owners leave vehicles for over 30 days. Violators will face fines.
South Korea — fuel prices
Updated: 22.08.2026
보통 휘발유
$1.35 /l
KRW1,862.96 · €1.15/l
60 of 142
cheaper than 58% of countries
고급 휘발유
$1.68 /l
KRW2,324.06 · €1.44/l
52 of 94
pricier than 54% of countries
경유
$1.33 /l
KRW1,846.15 · €1.14/l
55 of 142
cheaper than 62% of countries
LPG
$0.79 /l
KRW1,099.48 · €0.68/l
18 of 54
cheaper than 69% of countries
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The city of Wonju in Gangwon Province, South Korea, will create two dedicated parking lots for caravans and campers with a total of 120 spaces to address long-term parking issues in public areas.
A ruling-party lawmaker introduced a bill to fine up to 1 million won for campers parked over a month on free municipal lots.
Starting August 28, an amendment to the Parking Lot Act in South Korea targets long-term occupation of free public parking by motorhomes and caravans. The amendment expands enforcement from individual spaces to entire lots, introduces fines up to 1 million won for parking over a month without valid reason, and strengthens penalties for blocking entrances. Previously, despite bans, vehicle owners evaded rules by moving to adjacent spots, and local authorities lacked resources for effective enforcement.
Hwaseong City announced the closure of the Hyangnam auto camping site effective October 1, citing declining profitability and plans to build a clubhouse and training grounds for the Hwaseong FC civic club. The decision has sparked over 70 complaints from residents, who accuse the administration of disregarding public opinion and dismantling a popular recreational facility that was named a top camping site for 2025.
The caravan resort Endersview in Chuncheon will run the 2026 Halloween festival 'Night of the Pirates' starting September 19. The event is designed as an interactive experience: families receive a 'Pirate Hunter Passport' and a treasure map to find hidden candy. Specific missions are kept secret to preserve the element of discovery. The resort has held Halloween events annually since its opening in 2024.
The 2026 Camping & Pet Scout Festival, organized by the Gangwon Province Pet Animal Association and supported by Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, will run from Sept. 4 to 6 at the World Scout Jamboree Training Center in Goseong-gun. About 1,500 participants are expected, with programs including agility shows, behavior counseling, puppy yoga, a campfire, and an off-leash zone. The event aims to promote healthy leisure culture and boost local tourism. Six days later, on Sept. 12, the Goseong DMZ Peaceman Aqua Duathlon will take place at Hwajinpo Beach, combining beach running and open-water swimming.
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