Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장))
280 Hwajinpo-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Quick answer
Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장)) is a attraction in 280 Hwajinpo-gil,. The Castle of Hwajinpo was the summer retreat for Kim Ilsung, former leader of North Korea, and his family from 1948 to 1950. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About 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.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- 280 Hwajinpo-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
- Postal code
- 24710
- Phone
- +82-33-680-3677
- Opening hours
- Summer 09:00-17:00 / Winter 09:00-16:30
- Fees
- Confirm before visiting
- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2025-01-10
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장)) FAQ
Where is Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장)) located?
280 Hwajinpo-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
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