The Daegu-Gyeongbuk Administrative Integration Special Act has become a pawn in the ongoing political conflict between rival parties in South Korea, resulting in mixed reactions from local residents. Civil society groups are calling for an apology from the political class, arguing that the rushed integration is detrimental to the community. The Daegu and Gyeongbuk branches of the National Public Workers' Union expressed concerns over the chaos the hurried administrative integration could create, criticizing the ruling Democratic Party and the opposition People Power Party for prioritizing political gain over public welfare. Local citizen organizations also joined the conversation, condemning the political bickering as more about political strategy than the actual implications of the Act on the region. They demanded accountability from both rival parties, claiming their disputes disregarded pressing issues like regional decline, aging population, and youth outflow. The citizen groups emphasized that the lack of transparency and consideration in the Act's legislative process revealed a severe lack of commitment to genuinely addressing these local crises by either party. Conversely, local politicians advocating for the integration are pushing for the swift passage of the special law, asserting that immediate action is necessary even if it incurs some conflict costs. Acting Daegu Mayor Kim Jeong-gi urged the necessity for bipartisan cooperation to foster progress despite potential disagreements. Gyeongbuk Governor Lee Cheol-woo also prominently stated his support during a rally aimed at urging the National Assembly to expedite the law’s approval, reflecting a belief that legislative integration is crucial for balanced development in the region.