On February 2, the Democratic Party of Korea and the National Power Party clashed over the delays in the legislative process for administrative integration between Daegu-Gyeongbuk and Chungnam-Daejeon. The Democratic Party argued that since the integration of Jeonnam-Gwangju was proposed as a 'twin law,' there is no justification for the National Power Party to oppose Chungnam-Daejeon integration if they support the Daegu-Gyeongbuk merger. They called for a unified stance from the National Power Party regarding these regional integrations.

At a press conference, Democratic party leader Han Byeong-do emphasized their consistent position that the administrative integrations of Jeonnam-Gwangju, Daegu-Gyeongbuk, and Chungnam-Daejeon were pursued with the goal of a combined approach. Despite previous agreements by the National Power Party regarding the administrative integration, their shifting stance has drawn criticism from the Democratic Party, which urged them to take responsibility for the initial promotion of Chungnam-Daejeon integration. Han's remarks highlighted the need for clearer communication and alignment within the National Power Party regarding regional policies.

In response, the National Power Party dismissed the claims made by the Democratic Party as malicious excuses aimed at neglecting the interests of the Yeongnam region. They criticized the Democratic Party for refusing to hold a meeting with the legislative committee and for focusing exclusively on the Jeonnam-Gwangju integration. They accused the Democrats of fostering division among regions and called for the immediate processing of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk administrative integration bill. The ongoing dispute reflects deeper political tensions concerning regional integrations, highlighting the challenges in achieving consensus on administrative reforms in South Korea.