Politics · South Korea · 15 hrs ago
Lee plans move to Cheong Wa Dae residence by year-end
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung are currently living at the official residence in Seoul’s Yongsan Ward.
They plan to move to the presidential residence at Cheong Wa Dae later this year, but no date has been set.
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol moved the presidential office and residence from Cheong Wa Dae to Yongsan in 2022.
After taking office last year, Lee decided to return them to Cheong Wa Dae.
The presidential office completed its move there in December, while work on the residence continues.
Officials say the move depends on completing building checks and preparations.
President Lee Jae Myung plans to move into the official residence at Cheong Wa Dae by the end of 2026.
Lee and first lady Kim Hea Kyung are currently living at the former official residence in Seoul’s Yongsan Ward.
Refurbishment work is taking place at Cheong Wa Dae.
The presidential office moved back to Cheong Wa Dae in December, but no date has been set for the residence move.
- Who
- President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung.
- What
- Lee plans to move into the official presidential residence at Cheong Wa Dae.
- When
- The move is being prepared for 2026, but no date has been fixed.
- Where
- Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul.
- Why
- Refurbishments and preparations, including building commissioning, are taking place.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol moved the presidential office and residence from Cheong Wa Dae to Yongsan upon taking office.
Lee decided to return the presidential office and residence to Cheong Wa Dae.
The presidential office completed its move to Cheong Wa Dae.
Lee’s move to the Cheong Wa Dae residence was being prepared for this year.
- President
- Lee Jae Myung
- Planned move
- By the end of 2026
- Current residence
- Former presidential residence in Yongsan Ward, Seoul
- Former president
- Yoon Suk Yeol
- Office move
- Completed in December
What people are saying
We are preparing to enable the move within the year after completing building commissioning and moving preparations
No schedule has been fixed for the move to the Cheong Wa Dae residence yet
Sources
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