Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Teen crashes car into water fountain park near Blue House

A teenager drove a car into a water fountain park in front of the Blue House just after midnight on Thursday.

2024-11-21

'Around Cheongwa' program to showcase Blue House, neighboring areas

The government will host an "Around Cheongwa" program to promote tourism at the former office of the president and the adjacent neighborhoods of Seochon and Bukchon.

2024-10-18

Seoul's palaces and museums hold special events for Chuseok holiday

As usual, public venues across Seoul are hosting events where anyone can participate in traditional games and learn more about Chuseok and Korean history.

2024-09-15

Prosecutors include former President Moon as bribery suspect in Thai Eastar Jet scandal

The prosecution is investigating allegations that the former president accepted bribes worth millions of won amid their investigation into the alleged preferential appointment of Moon's estranged son-in-law as an airline executive.

2024-09-01

Gov't rolls out educational programs on Blue House history and culture

The government will hold a series of education programs on the history and cultural value of the Blue House to celebrate the second anniversary of the former presidential residence opening up to the public.

2024-06-19

Culture Ministry promotes Blue House area with a 'Welcome Week'

The government will hold a string of programs to promote tourism in the Cheongwadae (Blue House) area in Jongno District, central Seoul from Friday to June 30.

2024-06-14

Yoon honors veterans and fallen soldiers at Memorial Day luncheon

President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a Memorial Day luncheon to honor veterans and families of fallen soldiers at the Blue House in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Thursday.

2024-06-06

Explore the Blue House with ‘Bluhaus’ live music and performances

A series of art, music and media art performances will take place every Wednesday at the Blue House starting this week through July 10.

2024-05-08

Yoon invites kids to Blue House to celebrate Children's Day

Some 360 children and their families attended the Children's Day event at the Blue House, enjoying various education activities and booths introducing government ministries and agencies, the presidential office said.

2024-05-05

Blue House to host art exhibits, concerts to celebrate second year since opening

Art and music will fill the Blue House grounds next month to celebrate the second anniversary of the former presidential residence opening up to the public.

2024-04-30