Many people in South Korea have never forgiven Japan for wartime atrocities, resulting in periodic trade disputes.

North Korean leader awarded himself a new title recently. But the view from Seoul is not that encouraging

South Korean president to hold talks with Trump while North Korea looks for support in the region.

Some analysts say Donald Trump’s divergent messages on Twitter are keeping diplomacy with North Korea alive.

The US-China trade dispute has given Vietnam growth opportunities but it still has to overcome key challenges.

If confirmed, choice of Vietnam as venue will be seen as a highly symbolic move, with something to offer both sides.

Ahead of US-North Korea summit, analysts say latest dispute between neighbours threatens delicate regional dynamics.

Sudden visit to Beijing reminder that Pyongyang has other options if rapprochement with Washington fails, analysts say.

With Trump vowing full denuclearisation and Kim clinging to nuclear arms, real progress relies on will to compromise.