The Democratic Party's floor leader, Rep. Park Chan-dae, expressed criticism towards the Yoon Suk Yeol administration during a party supreme council meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul. Park accused the administration of pursuing a "submissive" diplomatic approach with Japan by appointing individuals with pro-Japan inclinations to significant positions and removing public displays of the easternmost islets of Dokdo. He emphasized concerns that the administration's actions are leading to a surge in pro-Japan influence while simultaneously witnessing the disappearance of Dokdo-related installations, suggesting a non-coincidental correlation. The controversy stemmed from the appointment of Kim Hyoung-suk as president of the Independence Hall of Korea, which sparked strong opposition from an association of descendants of independence fighters due to Kim's alleged pro-Japan stance. Additionally, concerns arose when models of Dokdo were temporarily removed from subway stations and the War Memorial of Korea. While the government clarified that the removal was for renewal purposes, Park raised apprehensions about potential actions undermining the sovereignty and territory of South Korea, labeling them as "anti-state acts." This sentiment was also echoed in reference to President Yoon's recent statement regarding covertly operating "anti-state forces" during a Cabinet meeting.