Arrival at 9:13 AM… Chatting with aides over tea and visiting the Crisis Management Center,
▲ President Lee Jae-myung making his first commute to the Blue House after the Yongsan Presidential Office was moved on the 29th. Yonhap News
, “On the 29th, President Lee Jae-myung began his first day back at the Blue House wearing an ‘integration tie.'”,
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, ‘It has been 1,330 days since an incumbent president last commuted to the Blue House, which was on the last day of Moon Jae-in’s presidency, May 9, 2022. President Lee arrived on the premises around 9:13 AM in an official vehicle.’,
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, ‘Supporters, numbering around 40, gathered early in the morning in front of the Gyeongbokgung Shinmumun gate across from the Blue House. They waved the national flag and the Democratic Party flag while jubilantly cheering and shouting slogans like “Go Lee Jae-myung” as his motorcade entered. Some supporters even livestreamed the scene using their mobile phones.’,
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, “Upon arriving at the main building, President Lee exited the vehicle wearing a black coat and a diagonally striped tie in white, red, and blue, reflecting ‘unity.’ This tie has been a staple in his attire during major official events, including his inauguration oath on June 4, 2025.”,
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, “Selecting the same tie for his first day back at the Blue House symbolically conveys his intent to serve as the ‘President for all,’ akin to his initial resolve.”,
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, ‘Greeting waiting aides such as Wi Sung-lak, National Security Office Director, and Kim Yong-beom, Policy Office Director, President Lee joked, “Why are you here? Ah, is it for the moving ceremony?” eliciting laughter.’,
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, ‘Later, President Lee will hold a morning tea gathering with his aides in the main building and visit the National Crisis Management Center within the Blue House to assess security preparedness.’,
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, ‘Since his inauguration, President Lee has been preparing to return to the Blue House and completed moving official facilities about three weeks after initiation on the 9th.’,
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, ‘Kim Bu-mi, a supporter from Incheon (58), expressed, “I came all the way from Incheon, taking two hours just to catch a glimpse of the commute,” adding, “The President survived judicial attempts on his life and even attempted physical assaults. It’s profound to see him commuting for the first time under such trials.”‘,
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, ‘She further stated, “I hope he creates a better Korea from the Blue House and emerges as a President applauded by all citizens.”‘,
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, ‘Chang Won (39), another supporter from President Lee’s former constituency of Gyeyang, Incheon, noted, “Wasn’t the phoenix flag of the Blue House raised yesterday? I’ve been here since 10 PM last night.”‘,
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, ‘Chang remarked, “Isn’t this a stable and positive place? It feels like ‘That’s the President’s house,’ and I’m so excited I can’t sleep or eat.”‘,
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, ‘Residents near the Blue House also sensed the President’s return. Jo, a man in his 60s running a convenience store near the Prime Minister’s residence in Samcheong-dong, shared, “I’ve noticed more Blue House staff and reporters since last week, indicating a shift. Two months ago, I began opening at 7 AM, but now with more police presence, I open at 6 AM.”‘,
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, ‘Kang, a 36-year-old resident of Samcheong-dong, mentioned, “I’ve seen more police in the evenings, and helicopters have been loud since last week. The sound, which was a weekly occurrence before the Blue House relocation, made me realize, ‘It’s returning.'”,
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, ‘Regarding concerns about increasing demonstrations, Kang added, “Protests should be safeguarded as part of a democratic society, but hopefully, they won’t involve shoutdowns focused solely on personal agendas.”‘,
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, “As of midnight on this day, the Blue House saw the hoisting of the phoenix flag, symbolizing the head of the Korean state. The official English term for the presidential office was also reverted to ‘Blue House.'”,
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