The Democratic Party of Korea held a general assembly on October 10 to discuss the proposed merger with the Justice Party, ultimately deciding that under current circumstances, moving forward with the merger is challenging. Park Soo-hyun, the party's chief spokesperson, stated that there is a shared understanding among lawmakers that although the merger proposal arose from a genuine intention to support the success of Lee Jae-myung's government following a significant victory in local elections, the conflicts that have emerged during the process are making it difficult to proceed.

During the meeting, approximately 20 lawmakers expressed their views, with few openly opposing the merger. While there was general agreement on the necessity of integration, the consensus leaned towards delaying any merger discussions until after upcoming local elections. Some members voiced concerns regarding the potential ramifications of a merger, implying a preference to explore alternative forms of collaboration, such as electoral alliances or coordinated campaigns, rather than an outright merger at this juncture.

Moreover, Park mentioned that there were calls for Supreme Committee members to apologize for any internal conflicts related to the merger discussions, reflecting ongoing tensions within the party. While the party's representative expressed regret over the situation, there were suggestions that further apologies were warranted regarding how certain issues had been communicated externally, suggesting a need for internal unity as the party navigates its future strategy following the local elections.