The Innovation Party is actively seeking to form a coalition with the Democratic Party ahead of local elections by proposing the implementation of a runoff voting system in Gwangju and Daegu, as well as legislation to prevent unopposed elections. This proposal is seen as a strategic move to challenge the dominant political structures represented by the major parties in these regions and to add momentum to their discussions on election cooperation. The party argues that the current electoral mechanisms favor the two major parties, and implementing changes could lead to significant shifts in the regional political landscape.

Seoh Wang-jin, the floor leader of the Innovation Party, emphasized the potential impact of these reforms during a press conference, suggesting that reducing systemic advantages for the dominant parties would weaken extreme factions grounded in regionalism and division. He expressed hope for the Democratic Party’s cooperation in initiating these reforms, framing it as an opportunity to start political change from the regions where the two major parties have the strongest grip on power. The Innovation Party believes that reforming the electoral system could pave the way for increased representation and accountability.

However, there are concerns about the feasibility of these proposals, as they involve amendments to election laws that target specific regions, which may be difficult to implement. The Innovation Party has criticized the Democratic Party for its ambiguous stance on electoral alliances, urging it to clarify its position in the context of upcoming elections. The Innovation Party insists that any electoral alliance must focus on substantive political reforms to enhance democracy and counteract corruption in the political sphere, reaffirming their commitment to a coalition based on innovative governance rather than mere electoral convenience.