Castle at Hwajinpo 화진포의 성(김일성 별장)
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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.
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・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-1330
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・Opening date : July 1999
・Parking Facilities : Available
・Closed : N/A (Open all year round)
・Operating Hours : 09:00-18:00
Ticketing 09:00-17:20
* Operating hours may change by season
Admission Fees
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)
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