National Park campsite bookings now available on KakaoTalk, NH Bank apps

South Koreans can now book campsites and facilities in national parks through familiar private apps, a significant expansion of reservation services. Starting from May 17, users can reserve spots via KakaoTalk's 'Kakao Reservation' or NH Bank's 'All One Bank,' moving beyond the exclusive National Park Authority booking system.

KakaoTalk will facilitate reservations for national park shelters, campsites, and the Taebaeksan Pension Village. All One Bank offers these options plus access to ecological exploration centers. Both platforms will maintain the existing first-come, first-served and lottery systems for shelters and campsites, along with policies for no-shows and preferential discounts for individuals with disabilities or national merit status.

This move is a key part of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's 'Digital Service Opening' initiative. The goal is to allow citizens to access frequently used public services through private platforms. The National Park Authority's reservation system is the first of 24 public services targeted for this digital integration.

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The National Park Authority is the first pilot target among the 24 services targeted for opening by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.