Hwajinpo Lake, which is the largest lagoon in Korea, is an important passage in the local ecosystem where there is a seawater-freshwater interface.
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It is easy to walk along the forest trail adjacent to the Hwajinpo Lake as it is relatively flat with gentle slopes.
Hwajinpo Lake was given its name as the beach rose (Rosa rugosa) blooms all around the lake every summer.
Because of its splendid natural environment, famous figures had vacation homes in the area before and after the Korean War and they remain to this day as important cultural heritage sites.
It has striking scenery as it is surrounded by a dense pine forest comprised of a century-old trees.
After being used as a resort for the executive members of the Communist Party of Korea following the liberation of Korea from the Japanese colonial rule, it was used as a private vacation home by Park Maria, the wife of Lee Gi-bung, the former Vice President of the Republic of Korea.
The memorial hall presents a biography of Rhee Syng-man including his accomplishments. A wide range of articles that belonged to the former President of the Republic of Korea are on display here.
Enjoy a fun and informative time through the exhibitions under various themes such as coral islands, tropical fish, submarine tunnels, ecology experience, climate and the environment.
At the three exhibition halls on each floor, visitors can learn about the formation process of Hwajinpo Lake, taxidermies and fossils of hundreds of species, and lifelike models.
Hwajinpo Marine Museum, which will instantly catch your eye with its vessel shape, has around 40,000 exhibits of 1,500 fish and shellfish species inhabiting the East Sea on display.