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 the Republic of Korea from 1948 to 2022. It is located in the Jongno district of the South Korean 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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