Overview
- At midnight, the phoenix flag was lowered at Yongsan and raised at Cheong Wa Dae, formally restoring the Blue House name and symbols.
- Lee is scheduled to greet aides over tea at the main building with media access, then review readiness at the National Crisis Management Center inside the compound.
- The president’s main office will be in the Yeomin building about 500 meters from the main hall, which will be reserved for summits and ceremonial events.
- The Presidential Security Service said it completed joint inspections with up to 14 agencies, checking facilities and nearby mountains for threats including wiretapping and ICT risks.
- Nearby businesses expect more foot traffic as residents voice concern over renewed protests, with no current law restricting demonstrations near the Blue House after a 2022 court ruling.