FUTURE UNCERTAIN FOR THE NORTH AND SOUTH

South Koreans urge their neighbors to revolt against the North Korean regime in the wake of Kim Jong Il's death. About 50 conservatives rally in Seoul to denounce Kim, who according to state media died of a heart attack Saturday.

Rally Leader Bong Tae-Hong: "Kim Jong-il was a dictator who crushed North Koreans to death and deprived the people of their freedom and human rights. And he was a homicidal devil who killed or injured South Koreans with various kinds of provocations." Little is known about Kim's son and successor Kim Jung-un. Residents of the south's Yeonpyeong Island, which the North shelled last year, fear relations between the countries will deteriorate. Kim Yong-Ryo: "Well, I'd like them to stay calm after his death. But I am worried - whether they would shell our island again."

The North attacked South Korea twice in 2010, killing 50 people. Although relations have improved somewhat since then, tourists in the demilitarized zone between the countries are also worried. Park Kyung-Wan (Tourist) : "Under the chaotic situation, we don't know what North Korea will do in the future and I'm worried about a possible coup in the country." Some however are hopeful the leadership change could open the door for reconciliation between the countries.

(Lindsey Parietti/Reuters)

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