This curriculum unit is part two of a three-part series. Each of the three parts can be taught independently. The lessons include perspectives from each of the countries under study. This unit introduces students to challenges and opportunities presented by policy options for U.S. and Japanese relations with the Korean Peninsula at the turn of the century. Identifying and examining these options, students will gain an awareness of U.S., Japanese, and Korean perspectives on political, economic, and security issues. Provided is a rationale and introduction to the lessons, along with unit goals, materials, time required, suggested sequence of activities, small group roles, subjects, equipment needed, icons, and policy study references. The seven lessons include: (1) "Historical Legacies: The Japanese Colonization of Korea"; (2) "Historical Legacies: The Korean War - Perspectives from Leaders"; (3) "Korea's Contemporary Political Situation: A News Conference"; (4) "Korea's Contemporary Economic Situation: Where to Build a Factory"; (5) "U.S. Relations with the Korean Peninsula: With a Focus on Security"; (6) "Japanese Relations with the Korean Peninsula: With a Focus on Civil Rights of Koreans in Japan"; and (7) "Korean Reunification: Selected Scenarios." Contains a list of references for each lesson. (EH)