1. Name the capitals and leaders of North and South Korea.

2. How did the North Korean government react to the launch of balloons from South Korea carrying leaflets calling for an end to Kim Jong Il's rule?

3. What did South Korea's government say/do in response to North Korea's threats?

4. South Korean activists have sent leaflets across the border for years. Why is the North Korean government especially angered by this now?

5. In an attempt to prove that Kim Jong Il is healthy, North Korea released photos of his recent visit to an army unit.  Why are the pictures believed to be old?

6. The safety of North Korea's nuclear arsenal in the event of regime collapse is an issue that has long concerned policy makers. What preparations have the U.S. and South Korean governments made to react to this possible event?

7. OPTIONAL: To gain a better understanding of what is happening in North Korea, read the "Background" and "Resources" below.