Robinson in Far East on diplomatic mission

FORMER President Mary Robinson has travelled to the Far East to play a key role in an international delegation aiming to ease tensions between the warring North and South Koreas.

She joined former US President Jimmy Carter and other international peacemakers in Beijing this weekend and tomorrow they will fly to the North Korean capital of Pyongyang.

The Elders group, which was founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007, tries to use the experience and profile of former leaders to improve diplomatic relationships.