Criticism arose following Tuesday's dinner meeting between President Yoon Suk Yeol and the ruling party leadership, which lacked substantial discussions and a fixed agenda. Despite expectations to address pressing issues like the country's medical crisis and a proposed consultative body to tackle the ongoing challenges, topics such as party relations and Yoon's recent trip to the Czech Republic dominated the 90-minute dinner. However, important matters like the medical crisis and the special counsel probe bill concerning the first lady were notably absent from the conversation. The main opposition party criticized the dinner as unproductive, emphasizing the need for urgent action on critical issues. While some in the ruling party expressed embarrassment over the perceived lack of meaningful outcomes, others defended the meeting as a step towards fostering better communication channels between the presidential office and the ruling party. Differences in views on key issues emerged within the ruling party, particularly regarding the medical reform and the special counsel probe, highlighting internal divisions and the need for more focused discussions on pressing matters.