North Korea launches 'war on deforestation'

Kim Jong-un will turn all the mountains into golden forests, foreign minister tells climate summit in Paris

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has launched a war on deforestation, the country's foreign minister said at the Paris climate talks, pledging to "actively engage" in global environment efforts.

The reclusive country is among the 195 nations gathered in the French capital to craft a deal aimed at curbing the greenhouse gas emissions that are pushing climate change.