Sovereignty of Dokdo remains hot-button issue between Seoul and Tokyo

Optimistic observers of the North Korean leader believe he is preparing his people for a new path

Trump-Kim summit welcomed for easing tensions in region but nuclear concerns remain

US president optimistic on eve of meeting described by Moon as ‘summit of the century’

Allies and adversaries beat path to Pyongyang in moves to change postwar order

Widespread allegations of favouritism despite government pledges to eradicate practice

Senior officials step up diplomatic efforts to revive cancelled Trump-Kim summit

Moon Jae-in reveals North Korea concerned over whether it can trust the US

S Korea president’s reputation as reliable intermediary is tarnished as talks break down

North Korea angered by Bolton’s call for ‘Libyan model’ on denuclearisation

Asian nation grapples with ageing population and competition from China and AI

Pyongyang ups rhetoric over Washington pressure on nuclear programme

AT&T and Korea Aerospace also say money to Cohen was for legitimate consulting

Chinese premier Li calls for the 3 east Asian economies to strike trade agreement

US secretary of state says Pyongyang yet to confirm release, but hopes it will ‘do the right thing’

Three-way summit between China, Japan and South Korea leaders promises closer relations

Seoul and Washington to co-ordinate stance for looming N Korea meeting

Peace settlement and N Korea denuclearisation on agenda for talks with Japan and China

Comments come amid signs of divergence with US on approach to Pyongyang

Pyongyang offers disarmament in exchange for security guarantees

Conciliatory Kim-Moon meeting fails to provide specifics ahead of date with Trump

Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in vow peace but offer no details on scrapping nuclear arms

Historic meeting between North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s Moon Jae-in