Overview

• Upon assuming office, Lee plans to work from the existing Yongsan defense ministry compound and has ruled out a third temporary site to avoid extra taxpayer costs.
• Moving back to Cheong Wa Dae will depend on completing extensive repair and renovation work at the Seoul compound.
• Over 62% of poll respondents said spurring economic growth and creating jobs should top the incoming government’s agenda.
• The survey found 36.7% of South Koreans favor holding a constitutional reform referendum during the 2026 local elections, the largest share among options.
• Since 2022, the presidential office has operated from Yongsan and the former Cheong Wa Dae grounds have been opened for public visits.