North Korea's Kim Jong-un arrives in Singapore for summit with Donald Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Singapore on Sunday, two days ahead of a historic summit with US President Donald Trump.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, is greeted by Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the Changi International Airport. Photo: Twitter

SINGAPORE: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Singapore on Sunday, two days ahead of a historic summit with US President Donald Trump. Kim landed at Changi airport shortly before 3 p.m., according to Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. "Welcomed Chairman Kim Jong Un, who has just arrived in Singapore," Balakrishnan tweeted along with a photo of him shaking hands with Kim in front of his airplane. Television cameras showed a motorcade leaving the airport and a crowd waiting at the Saint Regis Hotel, where Kim is expected to stay, reports Efe news. Kim has met with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ahead of Tuesday's summit. Kim smiled broadly in the meeting on Sunday.

Welcomed Chairman Kim Jong Un, who has just arrived in Singapore. pic.twitter.com/ZLK4ouIejx

— Vivian Balakrishnan (@VivianBala) June 10, 2018

Kim told Lee: "The entire world is watching the historic summit between the DPRK and the United States of America, and thanks to your sincere efforts ... we were able to complete the preparation for the historic summit." (With inputs from agencies)