Cheong Wa Dae, 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 is located at the Jongno District in the capital city of Seoul, behind Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Architectural style: Traditional Korean
Opened: 1948 (as presidential residence) · 10 May 2022 (as public park)
Former names: Gyeong Mu Dae (1948–1960)
Alternative names: Cheong Wa Dae
Address: 1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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