Auto camps at closed schools
The Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education (South Korea) announced the operation of four auto camps created on the sites of closed schools in Pohang, Gimcheon, Yeongdeok and Yeongju. The Sobaeksan camp opened at the former Busok Elementary School branch in Yeongju.
Facilities and cost
Each camp is equipped with parking spots, showers, toilets, a dishwashing area and separate waste collection. A spot costs 20,000 won, including electricity and water. Reservations are made through the office of education's pre-registration system.
Target audience
The camps are family-oriented and open to students, parents, school staff and provincial residents. Authorities focus on family programs, including a 1-night, 2-day "healing camp" with educational communities, to turn the sites into centers of regional development.