Hyangnam Auto Camping Site Selected as '2025 Public Excellent Camping Site'

Changwon will build a new public parking lot for motorhomes in the Masanhappo-gu district. The facility, with a capacity for 43 vehicles, will begin construction in March and is scheduled for completion in September. After a trial free period at the end of the year, it will become a paid service starting next January.

South Korea's National Assembly has passed amendments to the Parking Lot Act targeting long-term parking of motorhomes and travel trailers. The law, proposed by lawmaker Jeong Jun-ho, prohibits unauthorized parking in public lots near campsites and establishes a basis for imposing fines.

Owners of motorhomes and camper vans are demanding compensation of up to 10 million won from renters for damages. Insurance payouts often do not cover the full repair costs, leading to disputes. Experts advise thoroughly inspecting the vehicle before rental and purchasing additional insurance coverage.

Hyundai has revealed the Staria Camper EV electric motorhome at the CMT show in Stuttgart. The vehicle features an 800-volt architecture for rapid charging and integrated solar panels to power onboard systems. The company targets a launch around 2026, but a final decision on series production is still pending.

South Korea's National Assembly has passed a bill prohibiting the unauthorized long-term parking of motorhomes and travel trailers in public parking lots. The law, proposed by lawmaker Jeong Jun-ho, establishes a basis for imposing fines. The move addresses growing complaints from residents about such vehicles occupying spaces for months in residential areas.

South Korea has passed a law prohibiting unauthorized long-term parking of campers in public parking lots. The legislation targets the practice of 'occupying' spaces, where owners leave vehicles for over 30 days. Violators will face fines.