Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has decided to register for his party's candidate nomination, despite having initially rejected it on the grounds of demanding a change in policy direction. Jang Dong-hyuk, the representative of the party, who had not made clear his position on the recent resolution regarding distancing from former President Yoon Suk-yeol, stated that the content of the resolution reflects his genuine feelings and those of the lawmakers. The tension surrounding the party's nomination process appears to have quieted somewhat just two days after the adoption of the resolution against Yoon.

An aide close to Mayor Oh mentioned that he would continue to advocate for change within the party even after his formal application for the candidacy, highlighting the ongoing need for reform. The chairman of the party's nomination management committee emphasized the importance of competition and verification in significant areas like Seoul and South Chungcheong, announcing plans for additional candidate applications by the upcoming deadline. Despite his previous refusal to apply for nomination, Oh's position changed shortly after the party adopted the resolution, providing him with a new justification to proceed with his nomination application.

Meanwhile, other party members, such as Kim Tae-heum, the governor of South Chungcheong Province, who had initially awaited administrative integration discussions before applying for nominations, have now indicated they will also participate in the new application phase. This move implies a potential shift in dynamics within the party as various figures express their willingness to engage actively in the upcoming elections. Jang Dong-hyuk's somewhat more forward-looking tone reflects this evolving situation, suggesting a desire for greater unity and clarity in response to public expectations and electoral challenges.