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.

US President Donald Trump said North Korea is a "sort of nuclear power" and that he is open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as he embarked on a tour of Asia where he will also meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

North Korea fires test missiles ahead of president’s visit to South Korea - In a show of military force, North Korea launched sea-to-surface cruise missiles into its western waters

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.

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.

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.