Villa of Lee Ki-poong (μ΄κΈ°λΆλ³μ₯)
About
The villa of Lee Ki-poong is located between the villas of Rhee Syngman and Kim Ilsung on the shores of Hwajinpo Lake. The villa was originally built by foreign missionaries in the 1920s. It was used as vacation villa by the Northern communist party's executives before the Korean War broke out, and was turned into a private residence by Lee, the Vice-president to President Rhee, and his wife Maria Park after the cease-fire agreement.
Location
300-1, Hwajinpo-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do (24710)
Operating Hours
09:00-18:00 (Winter season 09:00-17:30) * Last ticketing is 1 hr before closing.
Rest Days
N/A (Open all year round)
Admission
[Hwajinpo History & Security Museum] Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers & Children 2,300 won Groups: Adults 2,300 won / Teenagers & Children 1,600 won * Group: 30 people or more * Includes admission to Villa of Rhee Syngman, Villa of Lee Ki-poong, Villa of Kim Ilsung & Ecology Museum * Free admission to senior citizens (ages 65 and older) / Free
Parking
Available
Inquiries
β’ 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) β’ For more info: +82-33-680-3677
Website
www.gwgs.go.krRestrooms
Available at the parking lot
Admission Fees
[Hwajinpo History & Security Museum] Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers & Children 2,300 won Groups: Adults 2,300 won / Teenagers & Children 1,600 won * Group: 30 people or more * Includes admission to Villa of Rhee Syngman, Villa of Lee Ki-poong, Villa of Kim Ilsung & Ecology Museum * Free admission to senior citizens (ages 65 and older)
Parking Fees
Free
Interpretation Services Offered
Available in English, Japanese, Chinese * Inquire in advance