South Korea proposes fines for long-term campervan parking on municipal lots

In Pohang, South Korea, dozens of motorhomes and caravans have been observed occupying public parking spaces along the Hyeongsan River and coastal areas for extended periods. Residents complain about reduced parking availability for regular vehicles. City authorities can only attach warning notices, as free public lots lack entry-exit records, making it difficult to prove long-term parking. A revised Parking Lot Act effective August 28 allows towing and fines up to 1 million won for vehicles parked over a month, but enforcement regulations and monitoring systems are not yet in place. No dedicated camper parking lots exist in Pohang, and none are planned.

South Korean cities turn unregulated camping into a tourism asset. Examples: free RV parking in Namwon, Pyeonghwanuri camping in Paju, and paid overnight parking by Lawson in Japan.

South Korean couple Hong Hyun-hee and Jay Seun, known for their YouTube channel 'Hong Seun TV', decided to replace buying a second home with renting a camper van for family trips. On July 24, their channel released a video showing them traveling to Yeongwol in a rented camper van with their son Jun-beom. The couple noted that a camper van allows changing locations and is more realistic than a second home. They plan to rent a camper van for 3–5 day trips to the sea and mountains.

Near Pangyo Junction on the Gyeongbu Expressway around 23:40, a drunk driver (30s, blood alcohol level above license revocation threshold) struck a central barrier, then hit a camper. Subsequent vehicles failed to avoid the wreckage, causing a chain collision. Three people were injured, none life-threatening. Police are investigating.

Comedians Hong Hyun-hee and her husband Jayssun have purchased a camper van for trips with their son. The couple gave up on a second home, calling the van more practical.

The TV couple from South Korea gave up buying a second home in favor of a camper. In a new YouTube episode, they traveled to Yeongwol, Gangwon-do, and discussed the benefits of mobile living.