Cheong Wa Dae Closed to Public as of August 1- VISITKOREA

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    08/22/2025
    
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Cheong Wa Dae, the official residence and office of the President of Korea, is closed for public visits as of August 1, 2025. Opened to the public on May 10, 2022, for the first time in 74 years, it quickly became a beloved tourist attraction, attracting locals and international visitors alike. Since its opening, it offered various exhibitions and events, welcoming around 8.52 million visitors over 3 years and 2 months until July 2025, when it closed to the public.

From August 1, 2025, public visits have been closed for security and facility inspections as it prepares to return to its original function as the Presidential Office.

Although Cheong Wa Dae is no longer open for tours, visitors can still enjoy a similar experience through the Cheong Wa Dae filming set at Hapcheon Film Park. Located in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, the film park offers a tour of Cheong Wa Dae set, which served as the backdrop for numerous films and dramas.

Hapcheon Film Park >>