Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장))

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.

Opening Day

July 1999  

Opening Hours

Summer 09:00-18:00
Winter 09:00-17:30
* Last ticketing 1 hr before closing  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available  

Inquiries

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

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
* Admission includes Villa of Rhee Syngman, Villa of Lee Ki-poong, Castle of Hwajinpo & Ecology Museum
* Free admission: senior citizens (ages 65 and older)

Restrooms

Available at parking lot

Parking Fees

Free

Interpretation Services Offered

Available - English, Japanese, Chinese
* Advance reservation required at Hwajinpo Tourist Information Center