On the 22nd, Cho Kuk, the leader of the Justice Party, remarked on social media that terms like 'Chin' or 'New' represent a language of exclusion, cautioning against internal divisions in the political landscape. His comments come in the wake of escalating tensions within the pro-government factions after discussions of a merger with the Democratic Party collapsed, leading to a contentious debate over the label 'New Lee Jae-myung,' which has provoked fears of internal strife among various supporters.

Cho criticized the emergence of negative labels that have surfaced since merger discussions commenced, particularly singling out figures like Yoo Si-min from the Democratic progressive camp, who have been referred to as 'Old Lee Jae-myung' and even 'anti-Lee'. Cho defended the phenomenon of newly supportive constituents, whom he termed 'New Lee Jae-myung supporters,' as a positive development, advocating for mutual respect between longstanding party members and new supporters to foster political solidarity rather than division.

Despite his emphasis on collaboration, Cho also warned of individuals within the Democratic progressive camp seeking to solidify their power by driving a wedge between various factions, prioritizing their interests over party unity. He argued that this exclusionary language jeopardizes the president's support base and dilutes the core values of the party, underscoring the need for a collective effort to unify all supporters to ensure the party and its leaders thrive in the current political climate.