North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crosses the military demarcation line (Korea Summit Press Pool/AP) Credit: AP/Press Association Images
The leaders of North and South Korea have met for historic talks, marking a major milestone in efforts to settle tensions between the rival nations.
From Kim Jong Un’s unprecedented step over the border, to the spectacle of both leaders smiling and chatting, here is how the event played out in pictures.
The concrete dividing line runs through the border village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarised Zone Credit: Korea Summit Press Pool via APMr Kim stepped into South Korea Credit: Koreas SummitAfter the handshake the two men stepped back into North Korea Credit: Korea Summit Press Pool via APBefore holding hands and walking back over the border into the south Credit: Korea Summit Press Pool via APThey planted a pine tree together near the military demarcation line at the border village of Panmunjom Credit: Korea Summit Press Pool via APA big screen shows live video of the two leaders in private talks Credit: Lee Jin-man/APKoreas SummitKoreas SummitLeaders of both Koreas take to the red carpet Credit: Koreas SummitMr Moon also shook hands with Mr Kim's sister Kim Yo Jong, who was part of the delegation from the north Credit: Korea Summit Press Pool via APKim Jong Un was completely surrounded by his security guards Credit: Korea Summit Press Pool via APThe North Korean security delegation were pictured running alongside the limo carrying Kim Jong Un Credit: Korea Summit Press Pool via APMr Moon (left) looks on at the Koreas Summit Credit: Koreas SummitKoreas SummitThe historic meeting drew protesters in South Korea who shouted slogans and burnt flags Credit: Lee Jin-man/APSouth Koreans watch the Koreas Summit
