US and North Korean advance teams arrive in Hanoi.

A delegation of North Korean officials arrived at Noi Bai Airport this morning on a flight operated by a Chinese airline. (Source: [Name of source])VnExpressIt was reported that the North Korean advance team would "carry out preparatory work for upcoming activities in Hanoi."

This North Korean advance team arrived in Beijing, China last night, and included Kim Chang-son, who serves as the chief of staff to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

According to a source, officials from the US advance team have also been arriving in Hanoi sporadically over the past few days, with the last group arriving at Noi Bai airport last night.

These activities are taking place ahead of the second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, scheduled for February 27-28. North Korean advance officials will discuss logistical arrangements for this important event with their US counterparts, according to reports.Yonhap.

Television stationMBCAccording to South Korean news outlets, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is expected to visit Vietnam two days before his summit with US President Trump in Hanoi. Kim Jong-un may also visit several businesses in northern Vietnam.

Earlier, during his official visit to North Korea from February 12th to 14th, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh affirmed that Vietnam is ready to share with North Korea its experience in nation-building, socio-economic development, and international integration, based on requests from Pyongyang.

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho agreed to exchange measures to strengthen bilateral relations in accordance with the new situation, and thanked Vietnam for its stance and efforts in promoting dialogue for peace, security, cooperation, and development on the Korean Peninsula.