1. TOP SECRET - U.S. National Security Council Options (continued) 3) Increase Military Creditability 3) Increase Military Creditability Respond with a credible military buildup Respond with a credible military buildup Gain international support from allies Gain international support from allies Prepare American public for potential war with Kim Jong Il Prepare American public for potential war with Kim Jong Il Launch a rhetoric campaign Launch a rhetoric campaign Place U.S. Pacific Command on “high alert” Place U.S. Pacific Command on “high alert”

2. TOP SECRET - U.S. National Security Council Recommendations Conduct Policy Option #3: Increased Military Buildup Conduct Policy Option #3: Increased Military Buildup Not allow our allies, Japan and South Korea to be held hostage Not allow our allies, Japan and South Korea to be held hostage Send a clear message: U.S. does NOT tolerate nuclear blackmail Send a clear message: U.S. does NOT tolerate nuclear blackmail

3. TOP SECRET - U.S. National Security Council North Korea: A Heightened Security Threat Questions & Answers