It was designated as a historic site in 1963. It was also called Bukgung because it was located in the north of the capital. It was founded according to the construction of the Joseon Dynasty and was initially used as a royal palace, but after being burned down during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, it remained in ruins for a long time, but was rebuilt during King Gojong's reign in the late Joseon Dynasty and used as a palace for a while.

Insa-dong is a valuable space where old but precious traditional objects are exchanged in the city center. In Insa-dong is intertwined like a maze around a large boulevard. In this maze, galleries, traditional craft shops, antique shops, traditional teahouses, traditional restaurants, and cafes are concentrated. In particular, shops in Insa-dong are very popular with young people as well as middle-aged people for their unique styles.

The Blue House is a facility that was used as the office and residence of the President of the Republic of Korea, and the guesthouse is still used in practice. It is located in Cheong Wa Dae-ro 1 (Sejong-ro), Jongno-gu, Seoul. Since liberation, Cheong Wa Dae, from the Rhee Syng-man administration to the Moon Jae - In administration, has the function of the presidential office where the president of the Republic of Korea performs his official duties and the presidential office where he lives after work.