S. Korean presidential office puts off relocation plans
- 5 years ago
청와대 "대통령 집무실 광화문 이전 보류"
The nation's top office is putting off a plan to relocate to a different area of downtown Seoul.
It's currently on the grounds of the official presidential residence.
The plan was to move just down the street to Gwanghwamun, where other government agencies are, but apparently there's not enough space there.
The announcement was made by the president's advisor on the move.
"We have come to the decision that if we were to relocate the presidential office to the government complex in Gwanghwamun, we would not be able to find space for the state guest house, the main building and the helipad."
The plan isn't immediately withdrawn... but rather the government decided to look at relocating over the long term.
In his election campaign in 2017, Moon argued that the presidential compound is too secluded, and he pledged to relocate the office to Gwanghwamun to stay in close contact with the people and with working-level officials.
Gwanghwamun is not only the home of many government ministries, it's also been the scene of rallies and gatherings,... both political and non-political.
The nation's top office is putting off a plan to relocate to a different area of downtown Seoul.
It's currently on the grounds of the official presidential residence.
The plan was to move just down the street to Gwanghwamun, where other government agencies are, but apparently there's not enough space there.
The announcement was made by the president's advisor on the move.
"We have come to the decision that if we were to relocate the presidential office to the government complex in Gwanghwamun, we would not be able to find space for the state guest house, the main building and the helipad."
The plan isn't immediately withdrawn... but rather the government decided to look at relocating over the long term.
In his election campaign in 2017, Moon argued that the presidential compound is too secluded, and he pledged to relocate the office to Gwanghwamun to stay in close contact with the people and with working-level officials.
Gwanghwamun is not only the home of many government ministries, it's also been the scene of rallies and gatherings,... both political and non-political.