Blue House facts for kids

The Blue House

Cheongwadae (Korean: 청와대; Hanja: 靑瓦臺; literally "pavilion of blue tiles"), also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and official residence of the President of the Republic of Korea.

It is located in Jongno-gu of the capital Seoul. The Blue House is the most protected official residence in Asia.

Images for kids

One of the buildings at the Cheongwadae Reception Center
Another building at the Reception Center
Near the entrance to the Blue House grounds
Monument on road in front of the Blue House, administrative building in background
View over the Gyeongbokgung and the Blue House at the foot of Bugaksan
Aerial view of the Blue House
Fountain in front of the Blue House
A bridge connecting the garden area to the Reception Center
View from the balcony of the visitors center
President George W. Bush at the Blue House in February 2002
Presidents Barack Obama and Lee Myung-bak inside the Blue House in November 2010
Presidents Donald Trump and Moon Jae-in inside the Blue House in June 2019