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Cautious optimism ahead of Korea summit

People in South Korea talk of a sense of great expectation ahead of Kim Jong-un’s visit to the country as he becomes the first North Korean leader to do so in 65 years.

South Korea

South Korea turns off propaganda speakers on North Korean border

The move's an apparent gesture of goodwill ahead of Friday's historic summit between the nations' two leaders, Kim Jong-Un and President Moon Jae-in.

World News

South Koreans cautious over North Korea promises

South Koreans are reserving judgement to the news North Korea missile and nuclear tests will stop

North Korea

Kim Jong-un attends K-pop performance by South Korean artists in Pyongyang

The North Korean leader's appearance came amidst thawing tensions between the neighbouring East Asian nations.

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South Korea sends cultural exports north to charm kim Jong Un

Kim first N. Korean leader to attend a South Korean cultural event of any kind as relations between the pair continue to show signs of improvement.

North Korea

North Korea's Kim Jong Un watches South Korean pop group in Pyongyang

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife were among hundreds in Pyongyang on Sunday watching South Korean singers perform in the North for the first time in more than a decade.

World News

North and South Korean leaders agree to meet at summit

Diplomats agree to historic meeting in April.

Korea

Kim Jong-Un has "committed" to de-nuclearization

The South Korean Foreign Minister has reported that Kim Jong-Un has "given his word" on de-nuclearization, adding that it's the first time the words have come directly from the North Korean leader.

South Korea

News of Trump-Kim meeting greeted with hope and caution

"I don't know what's in Trump's head, and I have doubts as to whether he's serious," says one Tokyo resident.

USA

Trump gives cautious welcome to North Korea negotiations

US President Donald Trump cautiously welcomes reports that North Korea is open to negotiations over its nuclear programme.

North Korea

South Korea and North Korea to talk

Talks between South Korea and North Korea are expected to focus on the North's missile stocks and relations with the US.

South Korea

Bust after boom: Young South Koreans lost in crypto craze

In South Korea, one of the leading nations for crypto investing, young adults seeking financial freedom are falling into the craze with volatile results.

South Korea

North Korea open to talks with the US, says South Korea's government

Amid high tensions between the two nations, North Korea would be open to holding talks with the US says South Korea's office of the presidency.

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018 round-up: Final day results at Winter Olympics

From OAR taking gold in the men's hockey, to yet another victory for the most decorated Olympian of all time, find out what happened on the final day of the 2018 Winter Games.

South Korea

In pictures: Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Pyeongchang

After more than two weeks of competitions, the 2018 Winter Olympics ended on Sunday with a vibrant closing ceremony.

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018 round-up: Historic double gold for Czech Republic’s L

From Olympic history for Ledecka, to a shock victory in men’s curling and Finland’s first gold, find out everything you need to know about Saturday’s Games.

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018 round-up: what happened today at the Winter Olympics?

From the OAR's first gold, to bronze for Switzerland in Curling and new doping results, find out everything you need to know about Friday's Winter Olympics.

North Korea

Sold as a bride, North Korean woman finds salvation in Seoul

Human trafficking is the only option for escape for many North Koreans.

South Korea

Meet the queen of the coffee capital of South Korea

Coffee aficionados at the Winter Games are flocking to one area of Gangneung to get a taste of South Korea's coffee capital.

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Pyeongchang 2018: what happened on day four of the Winter Olympics?

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