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Public parking lot for campers and caravans opens in Jinju

12.06.2026 04:13 3 min 7 sources
경남매일 KOR + 6 more
Public parking lot for campers and caravans opens in Jinju
Original source: 경남매일

In Brief

Jinju City has completed a public parking lot for temporary storage of campers, caravans, and long-abandoned vehicles. The 4,346.4 sq m facility with 130 spaces opened on March 17, 2026, following parking law amendments.

The city of Jinju (South Gyeongsang Province) has opened a specialized municipal parking lot for temporary storage of campers, caravans, and long-term abandoned vehicles. The facility is located in the Jinju-Ppuri Industrial Complex (Jeongchon-myeon, Yeha-ri 1389-3).

Key features

  • Total area: 4,346.4 sq m
  • Number of spaces: 130, including 44 spaces for towed vehicles
  • Camper space dimensions: 2.6 × 5.5 m (enlarged)
  • Project cost: 2.19 billion won (most sources; one source states 21.9 billion won)
  • Opening date: March 17, 2026

The parking lot was built in response to parking law amendments effective July 2024, allowing the towing of vehicles parked on free public lots for over a month. The facility includes spaces for regular cars, disabled vehicles, and electric vehicles.

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