On the 23rd, a coalition of 105 lawmakers from the Democratic Party of Korea officially launched the 'Gungchimo', which translates to 'A Meeting for the Cancellation of Charges against President Lee Jae-myung and Promotion of National Investigation'. The initiative comes ahead of the August party convention and is seen as a move by non-faction members standing against the pro-Lee faction known as 'Chincheong'. Their main agendas include pushing for an immediate dismissal of charges against President Lee and urging a national investigation into perceived abuses of prosecutorial power, which they claim is a key reason for their political mobilization.

During its inauguration ceremony, roughly 60 of the participating members were present, and tense moments unfolded when some vocal members urged the expulsion of pro-Lee member Jeong Cheong-rae. The Gungchimo claims involvement from 65% of the party’s total lawmakers, mainly from the non-faction or anti-faction leanings. The gathering, which previously began with 87 lawmakers just over a week prior, seems to be rapidly growing, indicating rising tensions within the party.

However, the group, aware of criticisms regarding factionalism, adamantly denied any such affiliations. Leader Park Sung-jun characterized the assembly as merely a proactive effort for legislative improvement, while Lee Geon-tae, the group's secretary, emphasized its openness to all lawmakers. Nonetheless, concerns remain that this expansion could serve as a catalyst for division within the party, with dissenting voices fearing that its direction may foster misunderstanding among the public regarding its intentions, potentially impacting their support in broader national politics.