Trump's Asia tour focuses on strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea amid regional tensions. Key meetings planned with allies on trade and security cooperation.

YouTuber Drew Binsky is known for his outlandish experiences while travelling the world, but as he hails from the US, he was unable to visit North Korea this time around. Having gone over 10 years ago, the content creator instead sent his Latvian friend over, who documented her own experience in Pyongyang to post on his channel.

Since taking office in January, Trump has repeatedly expressed his willingness to meet Kim, often recalling their previous three summits and the personal letters sent by Kim during his first term.

By Trevor Hunnicutt, Jihoon Lee and Ju-min Park GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump began the final leg of his Asia trip in South Korea on Wednesday, optimistic about striking a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping and advancing an unresolved tariff deal with South Korea's Lee Jae Myung.

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui has left Pyongyang to fly to Russia and Belarus. Details: According to KCNA, Choe left from Pyongyang International Airport on a private jet the day before to visit the two countries at the invitation of their foreign ministers.

Donald Trump appears to think that his attempts to meet with his counterpart in North Korea have been stymied by a lack of phone service. Trump, 79, was asked by a reporter on Friday while aboard Air Force One whether he’s planning to travel on and meet with North Korean despot Kim Jong Un during this coming week’s diplomatic tour of Asia.