The Office of the President (대통령실), commonly referred as the Yongsan Presidential Office, formerly Ministry of National Defense Building, is currently the official residence of the president of South Korea. It is located at 22 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul.
| Office of the President of South Korea | |
| Hangul | 대한민국 대통령실 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 大韓民國 大統領室 |
| RR | Daehanminguk daetongnyeongsil |
| MR | Taehanmin'guk taet'ongnyŏngsil |
Background
The building was opened in November 2003 and previously housed the Ministry of National Defense, its area totalling 276,000 square meters. Following the inauguration of President Yoon Suk Yeol in May 2022, Cheong Wa Dae or the Blue House, the previous presidential residence, was relieved of its duties and replaced by the current building. The facility was vacated by Yoon on 11 April 2025, a week following his impeachment and dismissal from the presidency. Its latest presidential occupant is Lee Jae-myung, who is staying there following his inauguration on 4 June 2025 pending a complete relocation back to the Blue House.
In 2024, balloons from North Korea containing rubbish landed on the compound in July and October.
Logo history
- Presidential emblem used from 23 October 2022 to 12 June 2025.
- Presidential emblem used since 12 June 2025, pending the relocation to Blue House.
Flag
- Presidential flag used from 23 October 2022 to 12 June 2025.
- Presidential flag used since 12 June 2025, pending the relocation to Blue House.
See also
- Blue House
- Korean architecture
- Politics of South Korea
- Office of the President of the Republic of Korea
- National Assembly Proceeding Hall
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