Kim Jong-min "The New President's Office Should Be Moved to Sejong"

by Moon Hyewon

Published 10 Apr.2025 14:36(KST)

Independent lawmaker Kim Jong-min stated on the 10th regarding the recent discussions about relocating the next president's office, "Please come together to ensure that the Sejong presidential office can be promptly advanced through agreement among political parties."

Independent lawmaker Kim Jong-min is holding a press conference at the National Assembly on the 10th regarding the Sejong Presidential Office. Office of Rep. Kim

Kim, whose constituency is Sejong Gap-eul, held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the same day, asserting, "Yongsan is distrusted by the public, and the Blue House cannot be opened to the people."

He pointed out, "Sejong, where government ministers, vice ministers, and public officials are located, is the optimal site for the presidential office," adding, "We must now conclude the dual offices in Seoul and Sejong. It is time to end abnormal and inefficient national administration."

He also said, "In the case of the Sejong office, work can be conducted at the Central Building of the Government Complex Sejong, and for the Seoul office, using the Blue House's State Guest House, Yeomin-gwan, or the Financial Training Institute building, which was used by the presidential transition committee, can avoid constitutional controversies," adding, "The preparation period of 2 to 3 months is sufficient, and the period can be shortened through concentrated construction. It depends on how quickly decisions and preparations are made."

He continued, "There has also been a review result showing no issues with security and protection," emphasizing, "Since this year's budget for purchasing the office site has been allocated, the move can be made as soon as the new construction is completed."

It is known that even within the Democratic Party, preparations are underway to consider the next president's Sejong office plan in case of a successful regime change.

Kim Yoon-duk, the party secretary-general, appeared on CBS Radio that day and mentioned, "I hope you understand that this is a matter under review regarding the presidential Sejong office plan." On the same day, Democratic Party lawmaker Jeon Jae-soo said in an interview with BBS Radio, "I think it is not appropriate to build new buildings or remodel them at the expense of the public," adding, "Realistically, I believe we will eventually have to return to the Blue House."