Cheong Wa Dae closed to public for maintenance ahead of Lee’s return to historic presidential office

Cheong Wa Dae closed to public for maintenance ahead of Lee’s return to historic presidential office

Cheong Wa Dae, Korea’s historic presidential compound commonly known as the Blue House, officially closed its doors to the public on Friday, as preparations begin for President Lee Jae Myung’s planned return to the site later this year. The Cheong Wa Dae Foundation, responsible for public operations of the compound under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced that all tours and public entry have been fully suspended starting Frid…