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South Korea prepares to move presidential residence to Cheong Wa Dae this year
South Korea’s presidential office says it is preparing to move President Lee Jae-myung’s residence to Cheong Wa Dae before the end of the year.
Work to prepare the residence and other facilities is nearing completion, and officials still need to test the building and prepare for the move.
The office says the moving date has not been confirmed, despite reports that the move could happen next month.
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol moved the presidential residence from Cheong Wa Dae to Hannam-dong.
Lee has used the Hannam-dong residence since taking office, although the presidential office moved to Cheong Wa Dae earlier.
Renovations to the residence, including work to strengthen security, have taken longer.
The move would return the president’s residence to Cheong Wa Dae, but the sources give no confirmed date.
South Korea’s presidential office says it is preparing to move President Lee Jae-myung’s official residence to Cheong Wa Dae before the end of the year.
Environmental work on Cheong Wa Dae’s ancillary facilities, including the residence, is nearing completion.
Building tests and moving preparations still need to take place.
The presidential office said the moving date has not been fixed.
Lee has used the residence in Hannam-dong for more than 16 months since taking office.
- Who
- President Lee Jae-myung and the presidential office.
- What
- The office is preparing to move the presidential residence to Cheong Wa Dae before year-end.
- When
- The move is being prepared for this year, but no date has been set.
- Where
- From the residence in Hannam-dong to Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul.
- Why
- Work at the Cheong Wa Dae residence, including construction to strengthen security, has taken a long time.
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Building tests and moving preparations are under way to make it possible within the year
Environmental work on Cheong Wa Dae’s ancillary facilities, including the residence, is in its final stage
The moving schedule to the Cheong Wa Dae residence has not yet been confirmed
Lee continued using the Hannam-dong residence after the presidential office had moved to Cheong Wa Dae.
The presidential office said preparations were under way for a move before the end of the year.
- President
- Lee Jae-myung
- Target timing
- By the end of 2026
- Destination
- Cheong Wa Dae, Seoul
- Current residence
- Hannam-dong
- Preparations
- Environmental work on ancillary facilities is nearing completion
Sources
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