- First published
- Oct 15, 2026
Castle at Hwajinpo (Former Kim Il-sung Villa)
A stone villa by Hwajinpo in Goseong, built in 1938 for the missionary Sherwood Hall's family. According to the Korea Tourism Organization, Kim Il-sung's family used it as a summer retreat from 1948 to 1950. An exhibition now recreates aspects of that period using photographic research.
- Address
- 280 Hwajinpo-gil, Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea (강원특별자치도 고성군 거진읍 화진포길 280)
- Nearby transit
- No verified nearest railway station or walking-time estimate. Search a local map for '화진포의 성(김일성 별장)' and confirm local transport.
- Hours
- VISITKOREA English listing: seasonal hours 09:00–17:00 or 09:00–16:30; listed as open year-round. Individual admission listed as KRW 3,000 for adults and KRW 2,300 for teenagers/children. Official tourism pages differ on seasonal labels, so confirm your visit date's actual opening/ticket hours and fees with +82-33-680-3677.
A permanent heritage stop combining modern Korean history with Goseong's coastal landscape. Check current opening hours and admission before travelling.
Why go
See the stone architecture and Hwajinpo landscape while learning how one house served different eras. Goseong County also highlights nearby historic villas and museums, each with its own access conditions. Narrow passages and stairs can hinder wheelchair access inside this building.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.