Cho Kuk, the leader of the Innovation Party, announced on the 12th that he would not demand concessions from the Democratic Party regarding his political position. He emphasized that if no unification between their parties happens, he would be prepared to compete against the Democratic Party in the upcoming June elections. Cho's comments come amidst discussions about electoral cooperation, with indications that the Democratic Party's structure is preventing them from solidifying unification discussions in contested districts against the ruling party, People Power Party. The political landscape is tense as the Innovation Party seeks to carve out its own identity amidst electoral dynamics dominated by the larger parties.

During a radio interview, Cho predicted that the Democratic Party’s proposed commission for 'preparation for alliances and integration' would lead to some discussions on candidate unification in regions of competitive electoral stakes against the People Power Party. He outlined the necessity of an effective negotiation pathway for unification to ensure a successful challenge against the ruling party's dominance in critical districts. His stance reflects a broader strategy where he seeks not only to position his party favorably but also to compel the Democratic Party to coordinate better in advance of the elections.

Furthermore, Cho addressed the breakdown of previous merger talks with the Democratic Party, expressing confusion over the motivations behind the opposition. He drew parallels to historical factional disputes within the Democratic Party and expressed concern about the re-emergence of negative influences from the past, which could affect current political alliances. The response from the Democratic Party, suggesting caution over historical grievances, indicates ongoing tensions between the parties and highlights the complexities of forming a united front against the ruling party as the elections approach.