The North Korean leader was seen touring Hanoi ahead of the US president’s arrival on Air Force One.

Reacting to the news, the National Bus and Rail Union has said it is "appalled" that the Transport Minister would consider going to North Korea, saying he "refuses to work towards sorting a major rail dispute".

A Government Minister wants to lead a peace mission to North Korea.

North Korea said it was banning Malaysians from leaving the country as its diplomatic battle escalated dramatically over the poisoning death of Kim Jong Nam, the North Korean leader's estranged half brother.

NORTH Korea yesterday accused the United States of plotting a nuclear attack on the communist country and condemned Washington’s decision to send additional long-range bombers to Guam.