Rodong Sinmun Monday observes in a bylined commentary in this regard:

This was a disgusting behavior of the confrontation maniacs steeped in bitterness towards compatriots to the marrow of their bones and a blatant challenge to the public at home and abroad desirous of peace on the Korean Peninsula and improved north-south relations.

No matter how desperately the Lee group tries to label the DPRK "forces threatening security", while talking about "threat" and "dismantlement of nukes", no one will lend an ear to this.

The true colors of the Lee group which has bedeviled the north-south relations and wrecked peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula have already been brought to light in the eyes of the world.

The south Korean people are now filled with the will to resolutely punish the Lee group and the "Saenuri Party", the wicked confrontation maniacs, at the "presidential election" and pave a wide avenue for peace and reunification.

Driven to a tight corner, the Lee group is making desperate efforts to justify its moves for confrontation and prolong its dirty remaining days with the help of foreign forces while seeking a way out in increasing its dependence upon them.

Its racket is a revelation of its sinister scenario to escalate the confrontation with compatriots in league with foreign forces till the moment it is ousted from power.

The Korean nation can hardly expect improved north-south relations and peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula as long as the Lee conservative group is allowed to stay in power.