South Korean leader returns to presidential palace avoided by ousted predecessor
Summary
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has moved the presidential office back to Cheong Wa Dae, known as the Blue House, which had been avoided by the previous president, Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon had relocated the presidential office to the Defense Ministry compound after taking office, but Lee, elected after Yoon's removal, returned it to Cheong Wa Dae.Key Facts
- President Lee Jae Myung relocated the presidential office to Cheong Wa Dae for the first time since taking office in June.
- The move marks a return to the traditional presidential palace after its avoidance by President Yoon Suk Yeol.
- Yoon moved the presidential office to the Defense Ministry and opened Cheong Wa Dae to the public as a tourist site.
- Yoon faced impeachment and removal due to declaring martial law in December 2024.
- Cheong Wa Dae is near Gyeongbokgung Palace and has been the presidential office site since South Korea's independence.
- Officials celebrated by raising a presidential flag at Cheong Wa Dae at midnight before Lee's return.
- Lee is temporarily commuting from another residence in Seoul until official relocation arrangements are complete.
- Lee expressed condolences for victims of a past air crash and met with international representatives at Cheong Wa Dae.
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