In pictures: Kim Jong-un in surprise Singapore tour

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un went on a surprise night-time tour of Singapore, ahead of his historic summit with US President Donald Trump.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (centre) during an evening tour of Singapore. Photo: 11 June 2018Image source, Reuters
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Accompanied by his security personnel, Mr Kim decided to go on a walkabout in the city-state late on Monday

Kim Jong-un (centre) in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay. Photo: 11 June 2018Image source, Reuters
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The normally reclusive leader visited the futuristic Gardens by the Bay

Kim Jong-un (centre) in Singapore. Photo: 11 June 2018Image source, EPA
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He then stopped at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands hotel

Kim Jong-un (right) in Singapore. Photo: 11 June 2018Image source, Reuters
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Mr Kim, accompanied by Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, described Singapore as "clean and beautiful"

Kim Jong-un (centre) in Singapore. Photo: 11 June 2018Image source, AFP
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He also walked on the Jubilee Bridge, saying he aimed to learn from Singapore's experience

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (centre-left) posed for a selfie with Mr Kim (centre-right)Image source, AFP
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Mr Balakrishnan posed for a selfie with the North Korean leader

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