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The auto camping site in Yuldong Park in Seongnam, opened last year, is at the centre of a dispute over administrative procedures. Its 96 pitches sit in a park created after land was bought for 264.3 billion won under measures against the expiry of urban parks. The dispute concerns whether the site must register as a campsite under the Tourism Promotion Act and meet area standards in a conservation green zone. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism says no exemption applies to park facilities. The campsite occupies about 2.5% of the 887,516 sq m park.

A parked camper van caught fire in Geumsan county on the evening of 6 November. A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s suffered second-degree burns and the van was destroyed.

The Haetteul Campsite in Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong, South Korea, occupies about 1000 pyeong and was converted from a farm into a campsite. It has glamping tents, standard tent pitches and a designated area for sleeping in cars. Admission costs 20,000 won per adult, with surcharges for glamping and car camping, and booking is required. Parking holds about 50 vehicles and the site operates all year round. The campsite is listed by the Korea Tourism Organization.

A one-tonne truck converted into a camper van caught fire in Geumsan, South Chungcheong. A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s suffered second-degree burns.

A parked 1-tonne camper van caught fire on Yamido island in Gunsan at about 16:37 on 6 November. The flames spread to a nearby forest; no one was injured.

A camper van caught fire near Jeokbyeokgang in Geumsan on 6 November. A man in his 80s and his wife in her 70s suffered second-degree burns while trying to put out the flames.

A camper van converted from a 1-tonne truck caught fire near the Jeokbyeokgang river in Geumsan county. A man in his 80s and his wife in her 70s suffered second-degree burns while trying to put out the flames.

Misan Family Auto Camping is located in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province, about 15 km from the city centre. The site covers around 20,000 sq m and also operates a pension on its grounds. There is no entrance fee; only accommodation is charged, with prices varying by season and weekends. The car park holds about 50 vehicles, and booking is required. The campsite is open all year and has toilets, showers and a small shop.

The YouTube channel Camping Empire, covering motorhomes, caravans and rural retreats, has reached 700,000 subscribers and 370 million cumulative views. Average daily views exceed 200,000. Founder Kim Yong-seop launched the channel in December 2019 after working as a producer at Korea Economic TV. A video about rural huts published in May 2020 drew 1 million views in a day, and subscribers rose from 100,000 to 300,000 within months. About 80% of the audience are men aged 40 to 60.

Chungwoon University in Hongseong opened its campus as a campsite from 30 October to 1 November during the Hongseong Global BBQ Festival. The site offered water, electricity and showers at no charge. Bookings sold out 30 minutes after opening. About 50 motorhomes and caravans parked on campus.

MBC programme Today N will show a camper van converted from a US military truck in Jeju on 2 November. Owner Yoon Jae-yul, 55, spent about a year and 100 million won on the conversion. The interior includes a bedroom, kitchen, shower and toilet. The episode also features the owner camping with friends and cooking over a wood fire.

Sungju County held the second “Every Night Gayasan Healing Plus” festival at the Gayasan auto campsite from 31 October to 1 November. The site was decorated with orange lights and Halloween decorations.

The private operator of the Songdo International Campsite in Incheon stopped running the site after failing to pay 500 million won in usage fees. Operations were suspended from September and the operator's permit was revoked. The campsite, built in 2014 at a cost of 7 billion won, covers 38,000 square metres and has 56 tent pitches plus an auto-camping area, cooking facilities, a water play area and children's play equipment. A new operator has been selected, with the annual fee cut by about 30% to 500 million won. This is the second time the site has been shut over unpaid fees.

In a South Korean apartment complex, camper vans and trailers have occupied parking spaces for a long period, causing conflicts among residents. According to a post on an online community, two vehicles had taken spaces for about a year, and a camping trailer was placed at a parking bay near the entrance. The management office cited the absence of rules and advised raising the issue at a residents' meeting. A 2022 study by the Korea Transport Institute noted that apartment grounds are private property, limiting intervention by police and local authorities. Amendments to the Parking Lot Act that took effect on 28 August regulate long-term parking at free car parks run by state institutions but do not apply to private parking areas in housing complexes.

The 55th International Outdoor Camping & Leisure Festival 2026 (GoCaf Season 2) runs from 30 October to 1 November at Songdo Convensia in Incheon. Organised by Messe Isang, the event has been renamed Super Outdoor Festival. Autohomes is the only leisure vehicle manufacturer exhibiting, showing its Cubevan camper van line based on the Kia PV5, including a first-time public display of a model built on the four-seat PV5 Cargo with a rotating front seat, seatbelt-integrated bed conversion and kitchen kit. Winter camping gear such as wood stoves, sleeping bags and condensation-prevention items are also on show. Advance tickets booked via the official app by 29 October receive a 40% discount.

The public Jeonwolsan campsite in Sejong will be closed from 21 December 2026 to 26 February 2027. Repairs and safety checks will take place during the closure.

From 16 to 27 November Samcheok will target illegal parking of construction machinery, lorries and camping vehicles. A publicity campaign runs from 4 to 13 November.

Kia has unveiled the PV5 i-Camper, an electric motorhome converted from the brand's first fully electric commercial van. The model features two double beds, a kitchen and a solar panel. It can also power external electrical appliances. The vehicle combines everyday driving with the option of staying in nature.

The Go Al Bing Rak Festival in Sejong took place from 26 to 28 October 2026 at the Habgang campsite. About 1,500 people and more than 300 recreational vehicles attended the three-day event. The programme included a music festival featuring Barbie Pins, Bobby Kim, V.O.S and Ssaibeogeo, family sports games, bubble art, magic shows, and exhibitions of campers and tuning parts. Attendees received welcome kits with local farm produce from the Singsing Jangteo market. The organisers reported no accidents, citing a 24-hour coordination system and on-site management.

Ulsan Buk-gu district is running a social media verification event from November to February for visitors to Gangdong Auto Camping Site and Dangsa Hyundai Ocean Camp. Participants must follow the district's official tourism Instagram account, post a photo and review taken at the campsite on the day of their visit, and then confirm the post at the campsite office. Those who complete verification receive a smoked box gift set on site. The event aims to encourage winter camping and promote the district's camping tourism resources through social media.