Four Closed Schools in Gyeongbuk Turned into Auto Campgrounds

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.

On August 23 at around 2:30 p.m., a car collided with a caravan in the Danchon Tunnel on the Seosan-Yeongdeok Expressway in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province. No injuries were reported, but both vehicles were damaged and traffic was temporarily congested. Police are investigating the exact cause, with preliminary findings indicating the car struck the caravan, which had stopped in the second lane due to a breakdown.

Jirisan Auto Camping, located in Gurye County, South Jeolla Province, operates by reservation only. The site offers restrooms, showers, barbecue areas, and parking for about 20 vehicles. In summer, guests can swim in a nearby mountain stream. Rates vary by season; check the official website for details.

The 36th National Flower Hibiscus Festival will be held on the 29th at Gosan Cultural Park in Wanju County. The festival will feature free access to a motorhome camping site with 81 pitches and 8 caravans on the 28th and 29th. Visitors can receive 400 free hibiscus pots, view 68 varieties, and join activities like keychain making and a drawing contest.