Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장))
About
The Castle of Hwajinpo was the summer retreat for Kim Ilsung, former leader of North Korea, and his family from 1948 to 1950. Photos of the family on vacation there show Kim Jungil as a young boy of six years. The building was constructed entirely of stone in 1938 by a German architect for the Sherwood Hall missionary family, and features a basement level and two above-ground floors. The house is now open to the public, with an exhibition of how the house was used by the Kim family, faithfully recreated from photographic research.
Location
280 Hwajinpo-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do (24710)
Operating Hours
Summer 09:00-17:00 / Winter 09:00-16:30
Rest Days
N/A (Open all year round)
Admission
Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers & Children 2,300 won * Free admission: senior citizens (ages 65 and older) and kids (ages 6 and younger)
Parking
Available
Inquiries
+82-33-680-3677
Website
www.gwgs.go.krAdmission Fees
Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers & Children 2,300 won * Free admission: senior citizens (ages 65 and older) and kids (ages 6 and younger)
Restrooms
Available
Interpretation Services Offered
Available - English, Japanese, Chinese * Advance reservation required at Hwajinpo Tourist Information Center