Noting that this was contrary to the public mindset manifested in the local elections, the statement said Kim does not feel any need to bring about changes required by the era, regarding students as those who should be subject to control.

He once approved of the action to label the Teachers Union as an illegal one because he had strong antipathy towards it, it added.

Such guy as Kim Myong Su cannot properly settle the education issue, it said, demanding Park withdraw her designation at once.