At the press conference speakers said that religionists have demanded the probe into the truth about the case of the interference of power organs in the election, stern punishment of those responsible for it and prevention of the recurrence of similar case.

But the present ruling forces expelled those in charge of the investigation into the case, defended those responsible for it and concealed the fact, they charged.

We cannot but be deeply concerned about the behavior of the ruling forces who branded Catholic religionists as "those following the north" after taking issue with their protesting remarks, they said.

The last "presidential election" was the fraudulent one in which the people's right was violated, they noted, adding: We cannot recognize as "president" the present chief executive who took office according to the results of the fraud-marred election.

We can no longer remain an on-looker to the Park Geun Hye regime making a showdown with the religious circles, they said, demanding she step down of her own accord.