In the declaration they said the situation on the Korean Peninsula was so tense that a war may break out any moment due to the ceaseless Foal Eagle joint military exercises.

They noted that they conducted the signature campaign in universities and streets across south Korea from March 15 to April 7.

The number of signatories is increasing day by day, an indication of war uneasiness and crisis running high.

The students' option is peace among war and peace, they said, calling for an immediate halt to all military acts of fostering a war.

They demanded the U.S. and the incumbent chief executive of south Korea responsible for the confrontation with the north opt for action to ensure the peace on the Korean Peninsula before it becomes too late.