[1] His political advisor, Lee Kang-tae, suggested him about forming an alliance with ULD in order to win the presidential election.
[1][3] It boosted the formation, and in 3 November, both DJ and JP agreed to form a political alliance.
[4][3] Under the alliance, DJ would run for president but in case of his win, JP would be the Prime Minister.
This led the alliance losing the election, whereas the main opposition, Grand National Party (GNP), won but minority.
[9] Nevertheless, the alliance did not last long, as ULD supported the oppositions' motion of no-confidence for Lim Dong-won, the Minister of Unification, on 3 September 2001.