Recently, members of the National Assembly from the ruling party, People Power Party, have solidified their support for administrative integration in Daegu. Following this shift, the Daegu City Council has issued a statement affirming its prior support for integration aimed at regional revitalization. The council clarified that while it has raised concerns to enhance the process, it has never opposed the merger of Daegu and Gyeongbuk, emphasizing its commitment to the integration on the grounds of regional progress and residents' interests.

In contrast, the chairmen of eight local councils from Northern Gyeongbuk regions, including Andong and Yecheon, issued a joint statement condemning the integration discussions as rushed and lacking sufficient public discourse. They argued that the core of local autonomy lies in independence and accountability, suggesting that pushing for administrative consolidation without residents' consent undermines the foundations of local governance, labeling the current integration effort as a top-down approach lacking grassroots involvement.

Additionally, a movement advocating for electoral reform held a press conference, expressing concerns that any administrative integrations without systemic electoral changes could lead to the emergence of a powerful centralized leader, exacerbating entrenched political monopolies. They called for a halt to the legislative process for integration until electoral reforms are incorporated, warning of detrimental outcomes without addressing systemic issues in representation and governance within the newly integrated city structure.