North Korea's Kim Jong-un pledges 'new history' with South Korea Kim Jong-un has become the first North Korean leader to set foot in South Korea by crossing the military line that has divided the peninsula since the end of the Korean War in 1953. In a moment rich with symbolism and pomp, South Korean leader Moon Jae-in and Mr Kim shook hands at the border. Mr Kim said he hoped for frank discussions during a warm opening exchange as talks kicked off. Sources say the historic summit will cover nuclear weapons and a possible peace treaty. SOURCE: BBC NEWS ---DECRYPTED---