On October 24, President Yoon expressed his concerns regarding the administrative integration of Chungnam and Daejeon, emphasizing the need for local and political consensus before proceeding. His remarks came in response to mounting resistance from the opposition parties and the Chungnam Provincial Council, which have explicitly opposed the integration. President Yoon noted that it is inappropriate to push forward with such a significant change without adequate agreement among the stakeholders involved, stressing the historical significance and complexity of merging two long-established administrative areas.

The president shared an article on social media that criticized the lack of support from his party, the Democratic Party, highlighting that he had actively engaged with local Democratic lawmakers last December to rally support for the integration, but faced frustration due to the party's reluctance to push the legislation. Yoon clarified that the government's position was not to force the integration against the will of the parties involved, reiterating that a general agreement among local entities and political groups is vital for such a significant administrative shift.

Meanwhile, during the National Assembly's Legal Affairs Committee meeting on the same day, a bill to establish a special city integrating Jeonnam and Gwangju was approved, led by the Democratic Party. In contrast, the special law proposals for the integration of Daegu and Gyeongbuk, as well as Chungnam and Daejeon, were held back due to considerable opposition from local authorities and councils. This situation illustrates the deep divisions and challenges that linger in the region regarding administrative reorganizations and the interplay between local and national governance.