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82-570: The Peace House is a three-story structure built in December 1989, with construction completing on December 19, 1989. The floor layout, which adds up to 998 square metres (10,740 sq ft), is as follows: The building is intended for non-military purposes, with the most notable usage being the April 2018 inter-Korean summit . The building is equipped with closed-circuit television and microphones, allowing real time audio and video monitoring of

164-623: A Korean-style West Wing while constructing Yeomin Hall 1, and frequently worked there. However, in the second half of his administration, he preferred the office of the main building, and Lee Myung-bak also received reports from the office of the Yeomingwan three or four times. Park Geun-hye did not visit the office of Yeomingwan during his presidency, but Moon Jae-in worked at Yeomingwan again. The construction of Yeomin Hall 1 began in May 2004 and

246-471: A building called Chimryugak. It was originally located at the current site of the official residence but was moved to its current location during the new construction. In addition to Ounjeong Pavilion, there were two to three pavilions in the Cheong Wa Dae precincts that now have been demolished. The date when both Ounjeong Pavilion and Chimryugak Pavilion were built is unknown. However, it seems that it

328-420: A contractor and butler when Park Geun-hye was in office, was investigated by the prosecution. At this time, the structure of the official residence was also known, and according to his statement, the official residence was divided into an inner room and an annex, and the annex was where the bodyguard resided. At that time, the interior had a bedroom, study, fitness room, newsroom, Korean room, powder room, etc., and

410-588: A hearing on remittance to North Korea, Rep. Uhm Ho-sung of the Grand National Party publicly referenced the conference for the first time. During the Lee Myung-bak administration, there were weekly discussions on economic matters that occurred under the banner of a macro-policy council, involving key figures such as the deputy prime minister for economic affairs, the governor of the Bank of Korea,

492-747: A joint team for the semifinal, with the agreement of the International Table Tennis Federation . The Korea Team went on to lose to Japan 3–0 in the semi-finals. On 26 May, Kim and Moon met again in the Joint Security Area, this time on the North Korean side of the Panmunjom village. The meeting took two hours, and unlike other summits it was not publicly announced beforehand. Photos released by South Korea's presidential office showed Moon arriving at

574-783: A number of other individuals were present at the meeting: On 24 April 2018, the Japanese Foreign Ministry protested to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the State of Japan, citing the appearance of desserts named "Dokdo" on the dinner menu that was to be used during the summit. Dokdo is the Korean name of a small island group , known as Takeshima in Japanese, that is midway between the Republic of Korea and Japan. It

656-613: A resting place for the king. In Yoongmundang, a festival and military training was held. Following Japan 's annexation of Korea in 1910, the Japanese governor of Korea used the Gyeongbokgung grounds for the Government-General Building . In 1927, many buildings in the background, including Gyeongmudae, were demolished. In July 1939, Japan built an official residence/office for the governor-general on

738-470: A road; it was a habitual traffic accident area, but it was also aimed at strengthening the security of the Blue House. Due to this construction, Jeogyeonggung Palace and Daebingung Palace were moved to their current positions. Chilgung Palace has reopened to the public in connection with Cheong Wa Dae visits in 2001. Seobyeolgwan is a meeting-only building located on the west side of the main building of

820-427: A separate building on the west side, was the venue for Cabinet meetings and appointment award events, while Chungmu Room, a separate building on the east side, was the venue for medium-sized lunches, dinners, and meetings. The guest house was completed in December 1978 as a building that held large-scale meetings, welcoming foreign state guests, and various official events. It is currently the oldest modern building in

902-467: A site for livestock farms and greenhouses. After the establishment of the government in 1968, a garden was created when a space was needed to function as an outdoor venue in the Blue House. Initially, the green area was 5,289 m , but it was expanded to 5,620 m in 1985. Currently, Nokjiwon is holding various events such as Children's Day , Parents' Day , and the Day of Persons with Disabilities . Chunchugwan

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984-527: Is a civic park built after demolishing the house of Gungjeong-dong in July 1993. Five safe houses were demolished and built, and it is 10,560 m . Mugunghwa Garden faces Cheong Wa Dae, and the back gate faces Changchangmun. In the middle of the hill is a central square and a well. In addition, a stone wall 30m long and 3m high is located at the site of the grand banquet hall in Angana-dong, where Park Chung Hee

1066-456: Is a more precious color, but Park Chung Hee dismissed it. At the regime of Park Chung Hee, the Blue House structure had a president's office on the first floor and a living space for the president's family on the second floor. However, as the building was narrow and ageing, a major renovation was carried out during the Park administration. In January 1968, North Korean infiltrators nearly reached

1148-544: Is close to a huge banquet hall used as a venue for luncheon. In the past, there was no space in the Blue House to greet state guests. Therefore, the Chosun Hotel and Walkerhill Hotel were used or the Korean house (content 3) was used as a guest house. In 1958, the Syngman Rhee administration nationalized Jangchungdan Park to build a guesthouse and began construction. Construction was temporarily suspended due to

1230-833: Is located in the Jongno district of the South Korean capital Seoul . Cheong Wa Dae is a complex of multiple buildings built largely in the traditional Korean architectural style with some modern architectural elements and facilities. Cheong Wa Dae now consists of the Main Office Hall Bon-gwan , the Presidential Residence, the State Reception House Yeongbin-gwan , the Chunchu-gwan , Press Hall, and

1312-433: Is said to have used Chunyangmok (Content 4), which is more than 200 years old. Inside, there is a living room made of Daecheongmaru and two ondol rooms. Chun Doo-hwan is said to have frequently met foreign guests and held informal meetings at Sangchunjae. Successive presidents also used it as a venue for informal meetings and meetings with foreign leaders. Park Geun-hye held a New Year's press conference at Sangchunjae for

1394-404: Is the subject of a long-standing sovereignty dispute . The mango mousse desserts were accompanied by Korean-style decorations and a depiction of the Korean peninsula that included the islands. On 27 April 2018, Tarō Kōno , Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, said he felt it was unnecessary to have a "Dokdo" dessert and reiterated claims that the island group is a territory of Japan. Despite

1476-589: The April 19 Revolution and the May 16 military coup , but the Shilla Hotel guesthouse was completed in February 1967. However, it was operated mainly by state guests suffered financial difficulties, and was eventually sold to the public in 1973 and became the current Shilla Hotel. Since then, it has been argued that the space for events in the Blue House is not suitable for the national status, and construction of

1558-499: The Cheong Wa Dae precincts. The first floor is a reception event for foreign guests as a reception room, and the second floor is a place where large-scale luncheon and dinner events are held, decorated with Mugunghwa and laurel trees. However, it is said that the use is not strictly divided. The capacity is about 250 people, but there are no separate accommodations and not enough decorations or facilities to feel Korean style; it

1640-508: The Goryeo dynasty (918–1392). It was built by King Sukjong (r. 1095–1105) in 1104. Goryeo's principal capital was at Kaesong , and it also maintained a western capital at Pyongyang and an eastern capital at Gyeongju . After the Joseon period (1392–1897) moved its capital to Hanyang, Gyeongbokgung was built in 1395, the fourth year of the reign of King Taejo (r. 1392–1398) as

1722-627: The Korean Demilitarized Zone . The agenda was planned to include denuclearization, peace establishment and improvement of inter-Korean relations for their mutual benefit. More than 200 NGOs called for human rights issues in the North to be added to the agenda and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe petitioned to include the North Korean abductions of Japanese citizens as well, but these topics were ultimately excluded from

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1804-655: The Lee Myung-bak administration, the relocation of the secretary's and security's office was also considered, but it was suspended due to costs and approval needed by the National Assembly. Moon Jae-In made President Gwanghwamun a presidential election pledge, but after taking office, it was canceled due to security and cost issues. Instead, the road in front of Cheong Wa Dae and the fortress road of Bukaksan Mountain, which had been temporarily opened, were completely opened. On March 20, 2022, President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol announced that he would take office on May 10 in

1886-585: The Ministry of National Defense building in the Yongsan District of Seoul , and open the Blue House to the public as a park. In May 2022, following an order issued by Yoon after he took office, the building officially converted into a public park and opened to public visitation for the first time in its 74-year history, with a maximum of 39,000 visitors allowed daily. The visitors can witness cultural performances, tours, and hiking trails that lead to

1968-535: The Blue House, facing Chunchugwan with a heliport in between. Yeonpungmun Gate, located right in front of it, is a place where Cheong Wa Dae employees enter and outsiders enter. Secret meetings known as the "Seobyeolgwan Conference" were frequently held within the Blue House due to its secure location and lack of access records, maintaining confidentiality. Originating in 1997 to address the IMF economic crisis, it has since been used in many governments. In October 2002, during

2050-570: The Blue House, including Sejong-ro 1, 157-94 Samcheong-dong, and 9 other parcels, Sejong-ro 1-91 and 17 parcels, and Gungjeong-dong 1–2, and 43 parcels. From December 2007 to February 2008, the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation covered the leaders of the Roh Moo Hyun government who were about to retire and made the last 100 days of the regime a documentary about Cheong Wa Dae. The program captured secret stories from

2132-594: The Cabinet meetings. Entry is allowed only after showing a pass. The interior was partially unveiled on the day of Moon Jae-In's inauguration. The main building is based on traditional wooden structures and palace architecture. It has single-story annexes arranged on the left and right sides and 150,000 Korean blue tiles on the second floor. In addition to general tiles such as Sukiwa, Amkiwa, Sumaksa, and Ammaksa, decorative tiles can be seen in palaces such as miscellaneous statues, fiddles, dragon heads, and earthenware. On

2214-515: The Cheong Wa Dae precincts and expand the scope of Cheong Wa Dae viewing. The Roh Moo-hyun administration tried to move all government departments, including Cheong Wa Dae, to Sejong City , but failed due to the Constitutional Court's decision to confirm the unconstitutionality of the new administrative capital law. Since then, Roh Moo Hyun has opened Sinmumun Gate, the northern gate of Gyeongbokgung, and Bukaksanseong-ro. During

2296-688: The DPRK in 2000 and 2007, respectively. The Ministry also used the Cold War as a historical reference, saying that "when violent conflicts continued between the United States and the Soviet Union, the United States and China, honor guards were organized for leaders of other countries". The official website of the Blue House had a petition that was signed by over a thousand people who opposed

2378-771: The Dead Sea will come and pay tribute in nine years". After King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty established the country, the new capital was designated in Hanseongbu. Later, in 1394, a new palace was built; the site was near the palace site of Nanjing, Goryeo . The current Cheong Wa Dae seat corresponds to the north of the former royal palace Gyeongbokgung . At that time, it was said that there were temples such as Chungsundang and Chirojeong Pavilion in this place. Here, descendants of kings and founding contributors gathered to conduct large-scale membership. After Gyeongbokgung

2460-538: The North's nuclear weapons. The two leaders also agreed to convert the Korean Armistice Agreement into a full peace treaty later that year, formally ending the Korean War after 65 years. Additionally, they pledged to end "hostile activities" between their nations, resume reunion meetings for divided families , improve connections along their border, and cease propaganda broadcasts across

2542-547: The Secretariat Buildings. The entire complex covers approximately 250,000 square metres or 62 acres . Cheong Wa Dae was built upon the site of the royal garden of the Joseon period (1392–1910). While the Blue House served as an executive office, it was one of the most protected official residences in Asia. Upon the inauguration of President Yoon Suk Yeol in May 2022, Cheong Wa Dae was relieved of its duties as

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2624-433: The balloon campaign across the border from South Korea was halted by the South Korean government. Also on 5 May, North Korea changed its time zone so that it would match South Korea's. During the 2018 World Team Table Tennis Championships , the table tennis teams from the two Koreas entered separately, but when they were paired against each other at the quarter-final of the women's event , they negotiated instead to field

2706-622: The border. This agreement was known as the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification of the Korean Peninsula and was signed by both leaders in the South Korean border village of Panmunjom. The press conference was shown live on South Korean television; however, live coverage was not available in North Korea since the country's policy is to not broadcast live events involving its leader. As

2788-559: The building in a bid to assassinate President Park during the Blue House raid . In the ensuing melee, 28 North Koreans, 26 South Koreans, and four Americans were killed. On October 26, 1979, Park was assassinated by the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA) Director in a safe house in the Blue House grounds. Presidents Park, Choi Kyu-ha , and Chun Doo-hwan used the building both as their office and official residence . While President Roh Tae-woo

2870-632: The chairman of the Financial Services Commission, and the senior presidential secretary for economic affairs. However, there was often criticism that it was a closed-door agreement because no records, including the duration of the meetings, were left. Controversy escalated when during an annex meeting, 4.2 trillion won worth of funding was given by the Park Geun-hyen government as a way to the support Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering . Criticism also mounted over

2952-562: The complaint, the Dokdo desserts were served to both Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong Un during the summit. Both men also personally cracked open their desserts with small mallets to symbolize a new relationship. In a joint press conference, Kim and Moon made a number of pledges regarding co-operation and peace. Notably, these included a pledge to work towards the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula , although Kim did not explicitly agree to give up

3034-568: The current guesthouse on the old site of Gyeongnongjae, which was built to encourage farming during the Joseon period, began in January 1978. The guesthouse was completed at the end of that year; in October 1998, the surrounding old buildings were renovated and then re-renovated in June 2000. The old residence was completed in 1990 as the place where the president lived with his family. Although it

3116-419: The current official residence building was built behind the former main building, incorporating traditional architectural styles to maximize the function of the residential space. The layout included a main building for living space, an annex for hosting events, and the creation of traditional-style gardens and men's quarters in the front yard. Near the official residence, there is a pavilion called Ounjeong and

3198-640: The decision to set economic policies and determine the fate of insolvent conglomerates and banks at secret meetings. As a result, the Seobyeolgwan Conference, which was called the "hotbed of government administration", was no longer held after June 2016, but revived in December 2018 under the name of the Economic Coordination Conference after the inauguration of the Moon Jae-inn government. In November 2019,

3280-632: The facility at the South Korean presidential office in Seoul . The building has served as a venue for the following events: April 2018 inter-Korean summit The April 2018 inter-Korean summit took place on 27 April 2018 on the South Korean side of the Joint Security Area , between Moon Jae-in , President of South Korea , and Kim Jong Un , Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and Supreme Leader of North Korea. The summit

3362-594: The first floor of the main building, there is the First Lady's office, the Mugunghwa Room, a reception room, and the Inwang Room used for small lunches, dinners, and refreshments. The second floor features the president's office, reception room, and a white room where people eat. The lawn in front of the building includes a state welcome event, a military honor guard, and a traditional funeral. Sejong Room,

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3444-479: The first time in January 2017, when the impeachment trial was underway. After Moon Jae-In took office, Sangchunjae Pass underwent repair due to extensive moisture damage over time. Nokjiwon is a garden in the Cheong Wa Dae precinct that has more than 120 species of trees. During the Japanese colonial period, it was the garden of the official residence of the Governor-General of Korea. It was also used as

3526-400: The garden of Cheong Wa Dae, and is used for foreign guests. The meaning of Sangchunjae is "a house where spring always continues". The current site of Sangchunjae Pass was the site of an annex called Maehwasil, a Japanese-style wooden building during the Japanese colonial period. It was about 66 square meters in size. After the establishment of the government, it was changed to Sangchunsil, which

3608-417: The interior structure of the annex was remodeled while keeping its appearance intact. It was an underdeveloped and closed building, and there was a lack of conference rooms in the Cheong Wa Dae precincts. The purpose was to relocate secretive meetings from the closed-door chamber to Yangji, converting it into a meeting venue accommodating both high-level and working-level officials. During the remodeling process,

3690-428: The last day of their terms and served as presidents until midnight. Meanwhile, Choi Kyu-hah and Park Geun-hye stepped down before a successor was decided, both of whom stayed at Cheong Wa Dae for a few more days after their presidential terms ended. Previous presidents moved in at the same time as they took office, but Moon Jae-In did not move in until the third day of his inauguration due to facility maintenance. This

3772-407: The main building, where the president's office is located, to the official residence and the Yeomingwan. Lee Myung-bak also made and released his documentary video shortly before his retirement, and the interior of the Blue House, including the official residence, was also released to some extent. Moon Jae-in opened the office to commemorate the 100th day since his presidency. The main building

3854-409: The main palace, and the royal villa lot became the back garden of the palace. It was used as the site for civil service examinations and military training. Feng Shui singer Kim Wi-je said, "Samgaksan Mountain is a scenic view facing north and south. The mountain range that started there is three and four, and they are defending the famous place, so if you rely on Samgaksan Mountain to build a capital,

3936-584: The mountain Bugaksan , Cheongwadae's scenic backdrop. The Government of South Korea allocated ₩36 billion (about $ 29.5 million) from government reserve funds for the relocation of the office. However, the Ministry of National Defense at the time faced criticism, with concerns raised regarding the potential negative impact on national security, associated costs, and other issues such as heightened nuclear activity in North Korea and challenges to post-pandemic economic recovery. A recent survey revealed that 58% of

4018-597: The mountain Inwangsan was made open to the public. In addition, 12 safe houses located in Gungjeong-dong and Samcheong-dong were demolished, and Mugunghwa Garden, a civic park, was created. Kim Dae Jung also pushed for a plan to set up offices at the Seoul and Gwacheon Government Complex but stopped due to security and cost problems. Instead, measures were taken to open the Chilgung Palace located in

4100-610: The name suggests, it was originally located in Gyeongju, but it is said that Governor Masatake Terouchi moved to the governor's residence during the Japanese colonial period. When the official residence was newly built in the 1930s, the Buddha statue was also moved, and in 1989, when the official residence of the Blue House was newly built, it moved back to its current position. With the inauguration of President Yoon Suk Yeol on May 10, 2022, it lost its function as an official residence and

4182-423: The name to "Cheong Wa Dae" after he was inaugurated in 1960. The name was reportedly changed as it had ostensibly become associated with authoritarianism and dictatorship. An alternate name "Hwaryeongdae" was proposed alongside "Cheong Wa Dae" as a possible renaming candidate, but the latter was ultimately chosen. After Park Chung Hee came to power, some argued that the colour should be changed to yellow, saying it

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4264-406: The northern side of the Panmunjom truce village and shaking hands with Kim's sister, Kim Yo-jong , before sitting down with Kim for their summit. Moon was accompanied by his spy chief, Suh Hoon , while Kim was joined by Kim Yong-chol , a former military intelligence chief who is now a vice chairman of the North Korean ruling party's central committee tasked with inter-Korean relations. The meeting

4346-517: The official residence and executive office of the president. The president's office and residence were moved to the Ministry of National Defense building in the Yongsan District of Seoul, and Cheong Wa Dae was fully converted into a public park. The Blue House dates back to the Goryeo Dynasty. The location of Cheong Wa Dae was the site of a royal villa in Hanyang , the southern capital of

4428-409: The people opposed this move. The Cheong Wa Dae has a land area of 253,505 m and a floor space of 76,685 pyeong. At the time of the Japanese colonial era, the site area of the Governor-General's office was 644,337 m , but after liberation, it was reduced to 230,980 m , and then increased to the current level with the expansion of related buildings and facilities such as security. 73 parcels belong to

4510-505: The people". On the other hand, Wimin speculates that it means 'politics for the people'. Shortly after its launch, the Moon Jae-in government initially considered retaining the name "Women's Hall" but ultimately reverted to "Yeomin Hall." It aimed to prevent any suggestion of hierarchy, ensuring the people were not perceived as subordinate to the Blue House. The main building and Yeomingwan are about 500m away. Roh Moo-hyun envisioned

4592-480: The president's bedroom was equipped with a bed, dressing table, drawer, TV, desk, laptop, and intercom. The annex had a security room, a cooking room, a dining room, and a reception room which consisted of a meeting table, a round table, and a TV. Presidents Chun Doo-hwan , Roh Tae-woo , and Roh Moo-hyun stayed at Cheong Wa Dae on the last day of their terms and left Cheong Wa Dae the next day. Kim Young-sam , Kim Dae-jung , and Lee Myung-bak left Cheong Wa Dae on

4674-478: The president's imperial power, many presidents made efforts to relocate the presidential office and residence. Kim Young-sam was the first to push for relocation as a symbolic break from the previous military dictatorship era. Kim Young-sam pledged to move his office to the Seoul Government Complex near Gwanghwamun but was unable to achieve this. Instead, the road in front of the Blue House and

4756-485: The press conference concluded, the two leaders pledged greater communication between themselves and planned for Moon to visit Pyongyang in late 2018. In the aftermath of the summit, it was agreed that the loudspeakers in the Korean Demilitarized Zone would be dismantled beginning on 1 May. This commitment was fulfilled as planned and both sides committed to ending their balloon propaganda campaigns as well. On 5 May, an attempt by North Korean defectors to continue

4838-410: The reception. Along with the scheduled talks, the two leaders conducted a tree-planting ceremony using soil and water from both territories and attended a banquet. Many elements of the meeting were expressly designed for symbolism, including an oval meeting table measuring 2,018 millimetres to represent the year. The two leaders were accompanied by their wives, Kim Jung-sook and Ri Sol-ju , and

4920-498: The secretary. Since the Roh Moo Hyun administration, security measures have strengthened, resulting in a complete ban on reporters accessing the Blue House grounds; it can only be covered by the Spring and Autumn Hall. Briefings by Cheong Wa Dae officials now take place at Chunchugwan. Under a press pool system, representatives cover events and share content, imposing significant restrictions on Cheong Wa Dae coverage. Mugunghwa Garden

5002-496: The site of Cheong Wa Dae . Even after liberation, this location was used as his official residence by the U.S. Military Government's John Haji. After the establishment of the Korean government in 1948, Syngman Rhee named the Governor-General's residence Gyeongmudae 경무대 ; 景武臺 ; lit.  Scenery–force Pavilion), which was the name of one of the few old buildings for former official residence there. He used it as his office and residence. President Yun Bo-seon changed

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5084-413: The summit. The Peace House , located just south of the military demarcation line in the Joint Security Area of Panmunjeom , was accepted as the meeting's location by North Korea from among the venues proposed by South Korea. The meeting was the first visit by a North Korean leader to South Korean territory after the Korean War (1950–53). The start of the meeting was broadcast live and featured

5166-459: The summit. The summit lasted three days, from 18 September to 20 September. Blue House Cheong Wa Dae ( Korean :  청와대 ; Hanja :  靑瓦臺 ; lit.  Cyan-tile Pavilion), also known as the Blue House in English, is a public park that formerly served as the presidential residence and the diplomatic reception halls of South Korea from 1948 to 2022. It

5248-491: The then-official residence was dismantled. Roh Moo-hyun tried to change the structure of the main building to strengthen communication with the staff, but failed. The wartime evacuation facility built by Park Chung Hee in 1975 was repaired in 2003 to create a room (underground bunker) for the National Crisis Management Centre . Because the Cheong Wa Dae has often been regarded as a symbol of

5330-701: The two leaders shaking hands over the demarcation line . Moon then accepted an invitation from Kim to briefly step over to the North's side of the line, a seemingly impromptu moment, before the two walked together to the Peace House. There was some controversy with the arrangement of a joint-service guard of honor formed by the Republic of Korea Armed Forces for Chairman Kim. The South Korean Ministry of National Defense justified this move by pointing out that Presidents Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun were given an equally welcoming reception during their visits to

5412-414: Was assassinated . Chilgung is a Joseon-era shrine located right next to the Blue House guesthouse. It is called Chilgung because it enshrines the seven concubines who could not become queens. Due to the security of the Blue House, only those who applied to visit the Blue House are allowed to watch the commentary. In the wake of the January 21 incident, the north of Chilgung Palace was demolished to create

5494-421: Was built afterward, considering that neither building is mentioned in the shape of the northern palace, which is believed to have been built in 1907. Some say it was built during the Rhee Syngman era, but the signboard of Oh Un-Jeong is also handwritten by Syngman Rhee. The so-called handsome stone Buddha, the stone seated Buddha of the square pedestal of Gyeongju, is also located around the official residence. As

5576-439: Was built in September 1991 and used for the president's office. There was also criticism that the space was larger than necessary and that it was closer to a building for protocol than a space for work and communication, so when President Moon Jae-In took office, he decided to see only official work here. The main gate of the Blue House is called the 11th gate; it is a place where ministers and officials of higher rank enter during

5658-484: Was burned down during the 1592–1598 Japanese invasions of Korea , it was left unattended for a long time. However, during the reign of King Gojong , Gyeongbokgung was rebuilt under the leadership of Heungseon Daewongun , and a support was built outside the Sinmumun Gate and in the current Cheong Wa Dae. Later, buildings such as Yoongmundang were built in the background, and Gyeongmudang was also renovated at this time. There were 32 buildings in Gyeongmudae, including Oungak,

5740-422: Was changed to an old residence. Yeomingwan is the place where Cheong Wa Dae aides work and is divided into three buildings. It was changed to Wiminkwan during the presidency of Lee Myung-bak . When President Moon Jae-in took office, it was returned to Yeomingwan, the name of the expansion during the Roh Moo-hyun regime. Yeomingwan is taken from Yeomin Dongrak, a phrase from Mencius, and means "to share joy with

5822-414: Was completed in December. It has a floor space of 974 pyeong with one basement floor and three ground floors. The Chief of Staff's office and the State Affairs Office are located on the second floor, and the President's simple office, small meeting room, and conference room are located on the third floor. Before the establishment of Yeomin Hall 1, Yeomin Hall 2 was referred to as an annex, while Yeomin Hall 3

5904-556: Was completed in September 1990 as a venue for the president's press conference and a newsletter room for reporters. With a floor space of 1,028 pyeong, it has three stories above ground and one basement floor; the roof is covered with earthenware. The name Chunchugwan originated from the Goryeo and Joseon periods. Until the Kim Dae-jung government, reporters could freely go to the secretariat building in Cheong Wa Dae to cover

5986-426: Was designed to capitalize on what was accomplished at the previous two summits. Ri Son Gwon, the head of the North Korean delegation, told reporters that a specific date for the summit was already set, but that they wanted to "keep reporters wondering." It was announced on 31 August that South Korean President Moon Jae-In would send a special delegation to North Korea on 5 September to hold more nuclear talks and set up

6068-460: Was in office, a new office building, official residence, and press center, called Chunchu-gwan , was built. The main office building was opened in April 1991. In September 1991, an advisory committee consisting of 22 experts was formed to gather opinions and build the current main building, official residence, and Chunchugwan. In 1993, during Kim Young-sam 's presidency, the building built by Japan for

6150-538: Was initially brought forward through an official invitation from the North to conduct a meeting. The summit was focused on the North Korean nuclear weapons program and denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula . The Panmunjom Declaration was made following the summit. The two Koreas' high government officials held a working-level meeting on 4 April 2018 to discuss summit details at the Peace House in

6232-516: Was known as Dong Annex. Completed in 1969 and 1972, respectively, both are older structures. Following a safety assessment rating them as a D-grade, the National Assembly prioritized budget allocation for repair work. The Blue House Library is located in Yeomin Hall 2, and as of January 2018, there are 18,662 books. Books can only be rented, and the library receives applications every month and purchases books after internal review. Sugungteo Site

6314-402: Was largely centered around Kim Jong Un's upcoming summit with US President Donald Trump . Kim and Moon also embraced before Moon returned to South Korea. Moon revealed details of the summit in a public address on 27 May. On 13 August, it was announced that a third 2018 inter-Korean summit would be held in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang on an unspecified day in September. The meeting

6396-516: Was named because the former main building, the official building of the Governor-General of Joseon during the Japanese colonial period, was demolished in November 1993 and restored to its old state. In addition, information boards and commemorative stones of the old main building were made to inform visitors of the origin of the Sugung site. Sangchunjae is a traditional hanok located behind Nokjiwon,

6478-472: Was not well disclosed to reporters in the past, the entrance to the official residence was disclosed in March and November 2003, when Roh Moo-hyun was in office. Lee Myung-bak had also released images related to family life, and while president, Moon Jae-in made several public appearances on his way to work at the entrance of his official residence. Park Geun-hye 's daily life was revealed when Kim Mak-up,

6560-447: Was the first time since the completion of the official residence. Before the construction of the current main building and official residence during Roh Tae-woo's presidency, the old main building's first floor served as the presidential office, while the second floor functioned as the presidential residence. It is said that during this period, there were two shutters on the stairs connecting these floors. Later, under Roh Tae-woo's reign,

6642-469: Was the third inter-Korean summit – the first in eleven years. It was also the first time since the end of the Korean War in 1953 that a North Korean leader entered the South's territory; President Moon also briefly crossed into the North's territory. The summit took place after the two sides had already held several meetings in preparation for their joint attendance at the 2018 Winter Olympics . The idea

6724-410: Was used as a ritual building for refreshments and dinner events. Later, in March 1978, Sangchunsil was demolished and Sangchunjae, a 73m natural slate roof-style wooden building, was built. In November 1982, the existing Sangchunjae Pass was demolished and a 417.96m hanok was completed in half a year, taking its current shape. It is the first traditional hanok built in the Cheong Wa Dae precincts, and it

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