Sangchunjae, which means “a house where spring permanently resides,” is the reception hall for foreign dignitaries visiting Cheong Wa Dae and a venue for informal meetings.

During the Japanese colonial period, the residence of the governor-general of Korea, called Maehwasil, stood here. It was renamed Sangchunsil during President Syngman Rhee's tenure and was rebuilt in March 1978 as a Western-style wooden structure with a natural slate roof.

Later, it was renamed Sangchunjae and in April 1983 it was rebuilt as a traditional Korean house with an area of 417.96㎡, where it stands today in its current form.

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