Core Viewpoint - The South Korean presidential office has officially relocated back to the Blue House after 3 years and 7 months, with the move aimed at addressing security concerns and improving communication with the public [1][3]. Reasons for Moving Back - The Blue House has served as the presidential residence since 1948, but issues such as insufficient office space, increased public complaints, and security risks prompted the move back after the previous relocation to the new presidential office in Yongsan [3]. - The current administration under President Lee Jae-myung initiated the move back to the Blue House to eliminate the "imperial-style presidency" image and enhance communication with citizens [3]. Reasons for Previous Move - The previous president, Yoon Suk-yeol, moved the office to Yongsan to better serve the public and fulfill campaign promises, citing the Blue House as a symbol of "imperial power" [5]. - The move faced criticism for being rushed and lacking thorough prior analysis, with some controversies surrounding discussions about the Blue House's "bad feng shui" [5]. "Blue House Curse" - The term "Blue House curse" refers to the unfortunate fates of several past presidents, including assassination, suicide, impeachment, and imprisonment [7]. - Despite moving away, Yoon Suk-yeol faced legal challenges and became the first sitting president in South Korea to be indicted, leading to his impeachment [7]. Future Relocation Plans - President Lee Jae-myung has indicated plans to eventually move the presidential office to Sejong City, approximately 120 kilometers southeast of Seoul, with a target completion date for the new office by 2030 [9]. - The establishment of Sejong City was initially proposed to alleviate congestion in the capital, but the plan for relocating the presidential office remains uncertain and may involve constitutional debates [9].