'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.

Did you know you can visit the Blue House in Seoul now? Actually, there were tours before, but now you can see more. Formerly the president’s home, the newly elected Korean president no longer lives there, so they’ve opened it for people to see for the first time in 74 years.

Nov 22, 2017 · Cheong Wa Dae (or Blue House) is the official office and residence for Korean Presidents from 1948 to 2022. It was opened to the public for the first time in 74 years. Explore its compound and hike up Bugaksan Mountain (Southern) from behind the Blue House.

Jun 24, 2024 · The Blue House is actually three times larger than the White House. It’s also in a pretty ideal location, and is just a convenient walk away from several historical landmarks, like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village.

May 19, 2022 · People visit the Blue House, the former presidential palace, in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, May 10, 2022. For most South Koreans, the former presidential palace in Seoul was as shrouded in mystery as the buildings in their secretive rival North Korea.

Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House, served as the official residence and office of the South Korean President for 74 remarkable years, from 1948 to 2022. Nestled amidst the scenic backdrop of Bugaksan Mountain in the heart of Seoul, this iconic complex witnessed pivotal moments in Korean history.

Oct 21, 2023 · Cheong Wa Dae, or Blue House, is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Korea. It was built with traditional Korean architectural styles. The name comes from the translation of Cheong Wa Dae which means “pavilion of blue tiles.”

Apr 22, 2024 · The Blue House in South Korea is similar to the White House in the United States - it's where meetings are held, a place you can find beautifully manicured landscapes, and even where the President lives.

May 18, 2022 · SEOUL — For most South Koreans, the Blue House in Seoul is a little-visited, heavily secured mountainside landmark. That’s now changed as thousands have been allowed a look inside the former...

Jan 3, 2020 · In the UK, it’s Buckingham Palace, in the USA, it’s the White House. In South Korea, it’s quite similar – people go to visit The Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae). It’s interesting to see where the top government meetings take place and get a glimpse of the President’s life.