Cheongwadae, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and official residence of the Republic of Korea's head of state, the President of the Republic of Korea, located in Jongno-gu of the capital Seoul. Cheongwadae is in fact a complex of multiple buildings, built largely in the traditional Korean architectural style with some modern architectural elements and facilities. The Blue House is one of the most protected official residences in Asia.
Built upon the site of the royal garden of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), Cheongwadae now consists of the Main Office Hall Bon-gwan, the Presidential Residence, the State Reception House Yeongbin-gwan, the Chunchu-gwan Press Hall, and the Secretariat Buildings. The entire complex covers approximately 250,000 square metres or 62 acres.
The security of the Blue House is important. However, it is known that all information about South Korea's Blue House has already been handed over to CCP & North Korea during the last five years of the left-wing government. The wiretapping devices are already hidden in every corner of the Blue House, and North Korea is monitoring them.
by Sharon Liufau
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