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Castle at Hwajinpo

화진포의 성(김일성 별장)

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280, Hwajinpo-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 고성군 거진읍 화진포길 280 (거진읍))

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The villa of Kim Ilsung, former leader of North Korea, is perhaps better known as the Castle of Hwajinpo, for its fortress-like exterior. The villa was used as a summer house not only by the Kim family, but also by high-level members of the Communist Party from 1948 to 1950.

The interior of the castle keeps history alive through a set-up of personal items and materials used by the Kim family. There is one photo in particular of a young Kim Jongil standing at the foot of the stairs that brings a sense of intimacy to this secretive family.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-680-3677
Opened: July 1999
Parking: Available
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Hours: 09:00-18:00
Ticketing 09:00-17:20
* Operating hours may change by season

Updated 2017.01.21

Admission Fees

[Hwajinpo History & Security Museum]
Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Teens 2,300 won / Children 2,300 won
Groups: Adults 2,300 won / Teens 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)

Restrooms

Available at parking lot

Facilities for the Handicapped

Designated restroom & parking, wheelchair rental

Parking Fees

Free

Korean Info. Service

Available (Advanced reservation required at Hwajinpo Tourist Information Center)

Interpretation Services Offered

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

Access

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[Bus]
Take a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Ganseong Intercity Bus Terminal.
- From Ganseong, take a taxi approx. 15min.

280, Hwajinpo-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

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