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President Lee Moves Back to Blue House Amid Security Concerns
12/9/2025
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- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began moving back into the Blue House in Seoul.
- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol left the Blue House, citing its “imperial” nature, and chose a separate residence after ousting in April.
- Lee initiated the move on December 8, aiming to complete by Christmas.
- Security concerns may delay the transition, underscored by the Blue House's history of assassinations and impeachments.
