Villa of Rhee Syngman (이승만별장(고성))

Introduction

During the 1950's, three leaders, namely 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.

Basic Information

Address 33, Iseungmanbyeoljang-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do (24707)

Phone +82-33-682-0500

Website tour.gwgs.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Last Updated 2025/01/15

Hours 09:00-18:00
Ticketing 09:00-17:00
* Operating hours may change by season

Closed N/A (Open all year round)

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

Parking Available

Additional Information

Admission Fees [Hwajinpo History & Security Museum]

Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,300 won / Children 2,300 won

Groups: Adults 2,300 won / Teenagers 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)

Parking Fees Free

Restrooms Available at parking lot

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

Villa of Rhee Syngman (이승만별장(고성))

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