Ihwajang

Ihwajang is a historic home in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is the former residence of the first President of South Korea, Syngman Rhee. It was designated a historic site of South Korea on April 28, 2009.

Type: Tourist attraction
Description: Rhee Syng-man’s house in Ihwa-dong
Also known as: “Ihwajang House, Seoul”
Address: 이화장1길 32, 서울특별시, 이화동, 종로구, 03088

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Dongdaemun.

Changdeokgung

Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces. Changdeokgung is situated 1½ km west of Ihwajang.

Dongdaemun

City gate

Photo: Karl Baron, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Heunginjimun, a.k.a. Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Seoul City Wall, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea. The Korean name "Dongdaemun" means "Great East Gate," and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon period. Dongdaemun is situated 1 km south of Ihwajang.

Changgyeonggung (Palace)

Castle

Photo: fukagawa, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Changgyeonggung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named "Suganggung", but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its current name. Changgyeonggung (Palace) is situated 1 km west of Ihwajang.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ihwa-dong and Daehangno Street.

Ihwa-dong

Quarter

Photo: 안우석, CC0.

Ihwa-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

Daehangno Street

Neighborhood

Photo: Gipe0001, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Daehangno is a road in Jongno District, Seoul, connecting Jongno 50ga 82-1 to Hyehwa-dong Rotary). It also refers to the surrounding area, a hub of cultural and artistic activity.