Campground in 30-year-old zelkova forest opens in South Korea

Sussex Campervans has introduced a conversion kit for the all-electric Kia PV5 van, turning it into a compact camper with a pop-up roof. The Kingfisher model features a kitchen with a refrigerator, induction hob, and microwave, as well as a double bed. The range is 415 km on the WLTP cycle. The price is £68,995.

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 Bomnal Nongwon campsite in Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, spans about 5,000 pyeong (approx. 16,500 sq m) and sits directly on the Bukhangang River. Facilities include camping sites, a 50-car parking lot, restrooms, showers, and children's play areas. Open year-round, admission is free, but campsite usage fees vary by season and site size. Advance booking is required, especially on weekends and holidays.

The Waterwalker Festival took place in Chungju, South Korea, to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation. The event was held at the Mokgye Solbat Campground and the Jangjaneup water playground on the Namhan River. It was organized by Hidden Lab with support from the Chungju Culture and Tourism Foundation, Chungju Tourism Association, Canoeist, MyCanoe, and Outdoor Campus. Participants, mostly hobbyists, paddled distances of 3.3 km and 10 km. Campground fees range from 10,000 to 35,000 won depending on the zone, plus electricity charges.

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.