Korea, in Love with Camping
Korea boasts beautiful, 4 distinct seasons, and accordingly, there are many camping lovers in Korea. Based on research by Korea National Statistical Office, the number of campers in Korea grew from 600,000 in 2010 to 1.3 million in 2013. The number is expected to have surpassed 3 million in 2014. In the heat of the camping fever, the size of camping related industries multiplied 30 times in the past 6 years. One characteristic found in Korea's camping culture is that it is related to club activities. For example, the first place a novice camper would visit is a camping club. However, a sudden increase in the number of campers has raised safety issues and led to excessive purchase of camping gears. Many young people also establish organizations to enjoy leisure and camping together. We review what makes camping so appealing to so many people across the country..
