On the 26th of this month, South Korea's People Power Party (PPP) reached a consensus to support the administrative integration law for Daegu and Gyeongbuk, marking a significant policy shift after earlier resistance from party lawmakers representing Gyeongbuk. Despite strong opposition from some northern districts of Gyeongbuk, the majority ultimately favored the integration, as stated by the party's Gyeongbuk provincial chair, Gu Ja-geun, following a gathering with local representatives.

The backdrop of this decision includes recent political tensions within the PPP, notably surrounding the handling of administrative consolidation bills in the National Assembly. The legislative committee recently postponed the processing of integration laws for Daegu-Gyeongbuk and Daejeon-Chungnam while approving the bills for Gwangju-Jeonnam, reflecting a complex political landscape. Furthermore, the internal strife within the party became evident when floor leader Song Eon-seok expressed intentions to resign, highlighting the fractious dynamics that the party is navigating amid proposed territorial integrations.

As the local elections approach, there are speculations about whether the PPP can effectively move forward with the Daegu and Gyeongbuk integration. Concerns have been raised among veteran party members regarding the leadership's 'Yoon Again' policy, which aims to strengthen party unity. Questions remain about whether the PPP's representative, Jang Dong-hyuk, will pivot from existing strategies in light of uncertainty surrounding proposed legal amendments, such as alterations to the law against legal distortion that were suggested to be unconstitutional," the public is advised to keep an eye on this evolving political situation.