Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced the establishment of a 'Grand Unification Promotion Team' after taking office to promote solidarity and unity within the progressive camp. Kim aims to lead a successful administration through a 'larger Democratic Party' and seeks a one-on-one confrontation with the conservative camp in the general election. However, he is facing difficulties due to disagreements over the method of merging with the Innovation Party. The Innovation Party rejects 'absorption merger' and argues that the wounds between the two parties should be healed first. In addition, conflicts between pro-Lee Jae-myung factions and pro-Moon Jae-in/pro-Roh Moo-hyun factions within the Democratic Party are expected to affect the merger process.
