On the last day of the February temporary National Assembly session, negotiations between the ruling Democratic Party and the opposition People Power Party to advance the administrative integration special law for Daegu-Gyeongbuk and Chungnam-Daejeon ended without resolution. This day was seen as the deadline set by the government for the bill to be processed, coinciding with their plans for the launch of integrated local governments in July. Despite the stalled discussions, analysts predict that lawmakers may still engage in negotiations, especially since an administrative mayoral election could be scheduled for June 3, suggesting that the integration process is not entirely halted.

After the meeting, Democratic Party leader Han Byung-do voiced his frustrations over the lack of consensus, stating the need for collective integration with the opposition party. In response, People Power Party leader Song Eon-seok emphasized the urgency of passing the bill, criticizing the Democratic Party for not convening necessary committees, which he viewed as an insult to the residents of Daegu-Gyeongbuk. Furthermore, representatives from Daegu-Gyeongbuk reiterated their demands during a press conference held at the National Assembly, calling for the bill's passage, but negotiations did not resume due to the People Power Party focusing on a rally for judicial independence.

A Democratic Party source described the negotiations as virtually unsuccessful but highlighted the word 'virtually' to keep the door open for future discussions. Legislative efforts may still manifest in March, particularly with a Democratic Party member who declared his candidacy for the integrated mayor of Daejeon and Chungnam, indicating technical feasibility for holding local elections even if the bill is legislated this month. This suggests that while current negotiations have stalled, political maneuvers may resurface in the near future as both parties seek electoral advantages.