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The Democratic Party and the People Power Party each held retreats ahead of the September regular session of the National Assembly. At the Democratic Party's retreat, Representative Kim Min-seok openly opposed former leader Jeong Cheong-rae's line and emphasized a centrist expansion approach. Representative Kim mentioned Jeong's name seven times, stating, "The issues regarding the center and the structural majority are difficult to compromise on." In response, Jeong criticized Kim's remarks on social media as "rude and violently dictatorial," showing strong opposition.
Meanwhile, former President Park Geun-hye attended the People Power Party's retreat, emphasizing the need for party unity. She stated, "If we are divided while struggling against a majority, the outcome will be predictable," urging that reform and innovation are essential to regain the public's trust. People Power Party members resolved to fight as a united team to verify the failures of the Lee Jae-myung administration during the regular session.
After concluding their retreat, the Democratic Party had planned a lunch with President Lee Jae-myung, but it was postponed due to the flooding situation in Nepal. Additionally, the leadership of the People Power Party plans to move to Jeju Island after their retreat to demand an investigation into the false conclusion of the missing persons case in Jeju.