Recalling that irregularities and corruption have been disclosed at universities in South Kyongsang and North Chungchong provinces, the statement said that such wrongdoings at private schools are ascribable to the authorities' connivance.

The authorities are seeking to amend or abolish the law on private schools with an aim to shield and foster irregularities and corruption at those schools, the statement pointed out, branding the "Grand National Party" as a "party advocating irregularities and corruption."

It demanded that the authorities take practical measures to prevent irregularities and corruption at private schools.