18  February

US and North Korean officials in Vietnam are preparing for a second summit between the leaders of the two countries scheduled for later this month in the Southeast Asian country.

A North Korean group led by Kim Chang Son, a top aide to leader Kim Jong Un, arrived in Vietnam's capital Hanoi on Saturday prior to the summit set for February 27 and 28.

Kim Chang Son met Vietnamese officials and visited hotels, where the leader may stay.

He also laid the groundwork in Singapore for the first-ever US-North Korea summit last June.

Meanwhile, a US team also inspected possible accommodations for President Donald Trump.

The US and North Korean teams are expected to meet to coordinate details of the summit.

NHK