PHOTOS: Yoon Suk Yeol ouster leads to spike in Cheong Wa Dae visitors

SEOUL, April 10 (AJP) - Cheong Wa Dae, once the presidential office which opened to the public in May 2022 after the inauguration of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, is experiencing a sharp increase in visitors following the Constitutional Court's verdict to oust Yoon from office.

The surge is attributed to two main factors. The impeachment protests that had gripped nearby areas like Gwanghwamun have ceased.

Additionally, there is growing speculation that public access to the compound will again be restricted if the presidential office, currently located in Yongsan, is moved back to Cheong Wa Dae after the upcoming snap presidential election.

청와대 전경 YONHAP — Cheong Wa Dae/ Yonhap

Main building of Cheong Wa Dae/ Yonhap

청와대 본관YONHAP — Cheong Wa Dae/ Yonhap

Main building of Cheong Wa Dae/ Yonhap

본관 대통령 집무실 — Inside the main building of Cheong Wa Dae/ Yonhap

청와대 관저YONHAP — The house used to be the presidential residence/ Yonhap

청와대 본관 계단 YONHAP — Inside the main building of Cheong Wa Dae/ Yonhap

Cho Bo-hee jobo@ajupress.com

PHOTOS: Yoon Suk Yeol ouster leads to spike in Cheong Wa Dae visitors

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