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Cabinet Approves Bill Addressing “Squatting” Issue on Beaches

SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — A legal basis has been established to address the so-called “squatting” issue, wherein individuals leave their tents behind on beaches for extended periods, using them whenever they return to the beach. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said Tuesday that a bill allowing authorities to swiftly remove unauthorized personal [...]

Squatting Campers Pose Headache to East Coast Beaches

GANGNEUNG, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Public parking lots at many famous beaches on the east coast are beleaguered by a growing number of squatting campers, officials and residents said Wednesday. Camper vans are gradually gaining popularity among South Korean holidaymakers wanting to avoid crowded places amid the coronavirus pandemic. But recreational vehicle campgrounds still [...]