Civic groups in Chungnam and Daejeon have publicly criticized the National Assembly for the hurried processing of a special law aimed at integrating administrative functions between the two regions. During a recent press conference, representatives from these civic organizations claimed that the decision-making processes have been unsatisfactory and lacked public input, particularly emphasizing a survey by Daejeon City which revealed that 70% of respondents believe a local referendum is necessary before proceeding with such a significant administrative change. The groups expressed their concern over the law being rammed through the National Assembly in less than ten days without comprehensive examination from various committees, indicating a rushed legislative process.