Located along the scenic shores of Hwajinpo Lake, the Villa of Lee Ki-poong (이기붕별장) provides international visitors with a fascinated window into modern Korean history.
History of the Villa of Lee Ki-poong
The residence was originally built in the 1920s by foreign missionaries. Before the Korean War broke out, it was used as a vacation villa by North Korean communist party executives.
After the cease-fire agreement, it was turned into a private residence by Lee Ki-poong—the Vice-president to President Rhee Syngman—and his wife Maria Park. The building sits in an area steeped in history, situated directly between the villas of Rhee Syngman and Kim Ilsung.
Opening Hours and Practical Info
The site is open all year round with no scheduled closing days. Standard operating hours are from 09:00 to 18:00, while winter season hours run from 09:00 to 17:30. Note that ticketing closes 1 hour before the final closing time.
On-site parking is available for travelers arriving by vehicle.
Location and Visitor Support
Address: 280 Hwajinpo-gil, Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Phone: +82-33-680-3469
Website: www.gwgs.go.kr
Hours and services can change, so check the official contact details before visiting. Searching the address in Naver Map or KakaoMap usually gives the most accurate directions in Korea.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (VisitKorea). Photos: KOGL Type 3.