Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea?

Donald Trump has shifted his diplomatic stance on North Korea following frustrations with South Korea's position on Iran. The development highlights the evolving and complex nature of US-Korean relations.
Why it matters
Changes in US foreign policy toward the Korean peninsula have significant implications for regional security and global nuclear non-proliferation efforts.
The move comes after Trump expressed frustration with Seoul for declining to join the US in the "denuclearisation" of Iran.
The BBC's Tom Bateman explains Trump's evolving relationship with North and South Korea.
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