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President Jae-in is expected to travel to Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital, later this week, marking the first time a South Korean leader has done so in 11 years.

The visit is projected to last three days.

The South Korean leader is hoping to kick-start denuclearisation talks, which have stalled in recent weeks.

Moon Chung-in, a key aide to Mr Jae-in, said: “President Moon will try to persuade Kim to come up with some bold moves.”