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Presidential Office Returns to Cheong Wa Dae as Lee Begins Work There

The move reverses Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2022 shift to Yongsan following a tenure that ended in impeachment.

Overview

  • A presidential flag bearing two phoenixes was raised at midnight, formally restoring the Blue House name and symbols.
  • Lee arrived around 9:10 a.m., met senior aides over tea, and scheduled an inspection of the National Crisis Management Center.
  • His main office is in the Yeomin complex about 500 meters from the main hall, which will be reserved for summits and credential ceremonies.
  • With the official residence under renovation, he will continue commuting from Hannam-dong as joint security checks by 14 agencies were completed.
  • Residents and businesses voiced mixed reactions as protests and supporter gatherings returned near the compound, and a bipartisan bill was introduced to bar assemblies within 100 meters of the president’s workspace.