President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol announced his administration will relocate the presidential office and residence from Cheong Wa Dae in central Seoul's Jongno District, to the defense ministry compound in Yongsan District.
Throughout history, the presidential office has had a symbolic status as the seat of presidential power, and presidential aides also enjoyed strong authority through this system. This oftentimes resulted in infighting between presidential secretaries and Cabinet members, raising concerns over "imperial" presidential power.
During his campaign, President-elect Yoon vowed to move the presidential office in order to end the country's legacy of imperial presidencies and have the presidential office more open to the public to enhance his communication with the people.
Article By Nam Hyun-woo
