[Legal updates in Korea] How 'car camping' could now get you fined


The Parking Lot Act, which became effective on September 20, prohibits camping, cooking, and lighting fires in public parking lots in South Korea. This law was implemented in response to the growing trend of "chabak," where individuals camp in their cars, leading to increased fire hazards and environmental issues. Violators of this law can face fines of up to 500,000 won. Municipal authorities in popular vacation areas have been cracking down on campers who leave trash behind or refuse to vacate public parking lots, prompting calls for stricter nationwide regulations. Another updated law, the National Sports Promotion Act, came into effect on September 27, aiming to prevent the fraudulent resale of sporting event tickets using macro programs. Offenders who engage in the automated purchase and resale of tickets for profit can face imprisonment of up to one year or fines of up to 10 million won. This measure seeks to establish a fair distribution system, combat black market ticket sales, and protect spectators from unauthorized ticket reselling practices. The collaboration between The Korea Herald and the Ministry of Government Legislation aims to inform the public about recent legal updates in South Korea through accessible summaries provided in multiple languages.


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