On February 9, Jeong Cheong-rae, the representative of the Democratic Party of Korea, addressed the media regarding the recent acquittal of Kwak Sang-do by a court, questioning the integrity of the judiciary in the process. He emphasized that illegal real estate speculation would face harsh consequences, expressing commitment to advancing the government’s real estate supervisory agency law. Jeong stated that this agency would effectively monitor and tackle illegal price collusion and excessive appraisal practices in the real estate market, aiming to restore trust among consumers and stabilize home prices under President Lee Jae-myung's administration.

Amid signs of tension between his party and the government following discussions on the '2nd comprehensive special investigation recommendation', Jeong reaffirmed the Democratic Party's support for essential economic policies. He discussed the importance of protecting domestic businesses from potential confusion caused by raised tariffs and vowed to handle the 'special law for investment in the US' as a means of minimizing damage to local enterprises by early March, further stressing collaboration within party, government, and Blue House on key economic challenges.

Jeong also vocalized intentions to push for judicial reforms, criticizing the court's verdict in the Daejang-dong scandal that exonerated certain individuals linked to substantial financial gains. He expressed disbelief that a mediocre civil servant would receive a 5 billion KRW retirement bonus without political connections, indicating a deep-seated public disdain for perceived judicial misconduct. He highlighted his determination to pass laws addressing judicial grievances and legal distortions in the upcoming February session, as part of an overarching commitment to uphold justice and restore public confidence in the legal system.