It accused the present conservative ruling forces of inciting a war and confrontation, crying out for "retaliation."

The rulers are mercilessly quelling people's anti-"government" voices, while inciting a war. This reminds one of the days of the erstwhile fascist dictatorial regime, the declaration noted.

The students are strongly opposed to escalated military tension on the Korean Peninsula and will take the lead in the struggle for averting a war and achieving peace and democracy, the declaration said.