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Villa of Rhee Syngman 이승만별장

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33, Iseungmanbyeoljang-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 고성군 현내면 이승만별장길 33 (현내면))

During the 1950's three leaders, 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.

Utilization information

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

・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

[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)

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