Villa of Rhee Syngman (이승만별장(고성))

Explanation

During the 1950's, three leaders, namely Kim Ilsung, Rhee Syngman and Lee Ki-poong had summer houses built around the lake of Hwajinpo. The villa of Rhee Syngman, Korea's first president, was built in 1954 but fell into a state of disuse by 1961. It was not repaired until July of 1997 by the army, and was fully restored in 1999, opening as an exhibition hall.

Inquiry

Hwajinpo History & Security Museum +82-33-682-0500

Homepage

tour.gwgs.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-680-3677

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : 09:00-18:00
Ticketing 09:00-17:00
* Operating hours may change by season

More information

Admission Fees
[Hwajinpo History & Security Museum]
Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,300 won / Children 2,300 won
Groups: Adults 2,300 won / Teenagers 1,600 won / Children 1,600 won

* Group: 30 people or more
* Admission includes Villa of Rhee Syngman, Villa of Lee Ki-poong, Castle of Hwajinpo (Villa of Kim Ilsung) & Ecology Museum
* Free admission to persons with a disability and seniors (ages 65 and older)

Parking Fees
Free

Restrooms
Available at parking lot

Interpretation Services Offered
Available - English, Japanese, Chinese (Advanced reservation required at Hwajinpo Tourist Information Center)

Location

33, Iseungmanbyeoljang-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

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