SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid the rising popularity of camping, camping equipment that is simple, convenient and easy to use is high in demand. According to Gmarket, an online shopping mall, sales of simple and convenient camping equipment increased during the period from May 27 to June 2 compared to the same period [...]
CHEONGJU, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In an era of rapidly advancing technology, a book can feel like a relic of the past. In an effort to contradict this modern-day perception, the Korea National University of Education organized a special book-reading event. During this overnight proceeding, students spent 12 hours in tents installed inside the [...]
DAEJEON, Aug. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Recreational vehicles, known as ‘camping cars’ in Korea, are gaining popularity during the vacation season as they offer the practical combination of a means of transportation, accommodation and cooking/dining space. As a result, patent applications related to camping are increasing rapidly. Most of the applications are related to the [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – As camping and water-related leisure activities increase, the South Korean government has decided to introduce a driver’s license category exclusively for vehicles suited to these types of activities. According to the National Police Agency, a revised bill for the Road Traffic Act, which includes the introduction of a driver’s [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul will operate 7 temporary campgrounds from July 4 to August 29 on Fridays to Sundays, to meet growing demand from Seoul citizens. The campgrounds will be at Noeul Park, Jungnang Park, Gangdong Greenway, Seoul Grand Park, Seoul Forest and Yangjae Citizen’s Forest, and a night at those sites [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Campgrounds in South Korea will from now on receive grades as hotels would, depending on their quality as too many campsites have sprouted up. The Korea National Park Service announced that it would rate all campsites in Korea on a scale of 1 to 4. Infrastructure, safety, sanitation and [...]
DAEJEON, South Korea, Aug 22 (Korea Bizwire) – As more and more Koreans go outdoors, the demand for better camping gear is increasing as well. In particular, people are looking for ways to be able to use electronic goods in places such as beaches and mountains. Now it seems portable solar power chargers will allow campers to [...]