On the 24th, Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the People Power Party for their opposition to the Chungnam-Daejeon administrative integration special law. At a parliamentary meeting, he highlighted the contradictions in the stance of Daejeon's mayor Lee Jang-woo and Chungnam's governor Kim Tae-heum. Both had previously emphasized the benefits of integration for economic synergy but have now switched their position to opposing the law, which Han suggested is a betrayal of the local residents’ interests in favor of political maneuvering ahead of elections.

Han expressed concern that this shift was motivated by electoral strategy rather than the welfare of local citizens, emphasizing that the opposition has become entrenched in a reflexive stance against the Democratic Party. He accused the People Power Party of neglecting their responsibilities as a national party, labeling their latest actions as detrimental to national interests. The criticism was part of his broader call for a reform agenda that the Democratic Party aims to push forward, encompassing various legislative efforts aimed at improving the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.

Wrapping up his remarks, he signaled the Democratic Party's readiness to initiate legislation focused on welfare, amendments that promote economic growth, and measures addressing regional disparities. He pointed to the regulatory changes like the voting rights of overseas citizens and social welfare programs for children as priorities that need urgent attention. Han called for collaboration to ensure these laws are passed swiftly, framing them as essential for countering the negative impacts of the People Power Party's recent opposition on constituents' lives.