a) hidden ampules of cyanide bitten off (such as hidden in the cotton or charcoal filter of a cigarette;
b) tried to bite tongues off.
c) tried to break away somehow and throw themselves off a steep ledge.
The hand grenade thing would not work if they were in custody.
All according to special North Korean force textbooks. Has all the markings of a Kim Jong il planned attack and I would not doubt if "sonny boy" (with Fish Lips as royal chamberlain and mentor for the kid) was also given a planning role, so if successful, they could internally use it to promote his take over of the ship of state as a last resort, solidifying his hand with the Party, State and Army.