President Yoon Suk Yeol and Han Dong-hoon, the chair of the ruling People Power Party, may engage in discussions following the by-election on October 16, as indicated by sources from the presidential office. There is ongoing communication between the Yoon administration and the ruling party regarding this potential meeting, which could take place after the elections for various local offices, including the superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and heads of local governments in Busan and South Jeolla Province. This comes amidst calls from conservative factions for Yoon to reconcile with Han, who has become a dissenting figure within the party, particularly in light of the controversies surrounding Yoon's wife, Kim Keon Hee. If the meeting occurs, it is expected that the controversies involving Kim, including allegations of stock manipulation and violations of antigraft laws, will be significant topics of discussion. Han has expressed the necessity for Kim to limit her public appearances to alleviate pressure on the party and administration, a sentiment echoed by other party spokespeople. Tensions within the ruling bloc have increased, as evidenced by a recent vote where not all party members opposed a special counsel bill to investigate Kim. Additionally, Yoon and Han have clashed over various issues, including the controversial increase in medical school admissions, further straining their relationship since their time working together as prosecutors.