North Korea

North Korean blames 'conspiracy' over Kim Jong Nam arrest

A North Korean man, who was held in connection with the killing of the half-brother of the country’s leader, has said he was the victim of a conspiracy by the Malaysian…

04/03/2017

North Korea

North Korean suspect released over airport murder of Kim Jong Nam

Police in Malaysia have released a North Korean man held in connection with the airport murder of Kim Jong Nam.

03/03/2017

Malaysia

Kim Jong-nam: Malaysia to free North Korean murder suspect

Malaysia has said it will free and deport a North Korean man held in connection with the death of Kim Jong-nam.

02/03/2017

Malaysia

Kim Jong-nam death: Malaysian authorities charge two women with murder

Two women accused of killing the estranged half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, have been charged with murder in Malaysia.

01/03/2017

North Korea

Seoul demands ''collective measures'' against Pyongyang in wake of Kim Jong-nam death

South Korea has called for “collective measures” against North Korea, including possible suspension from the UN.

28/02/2017

Malaysia

Kim Jong Nam 'died within 20 minutes' of nerve agent attack

The Malaysian authorities have completed an autopsy report following the murder of the North Korean leader's half-brother.

26/02/2017

Malaysia

What is VX, the world's deadliest nerve agent use by North Korea?

Malaysian police revealed they've discovered traces of a highly toxic nerve agent on the face of Kim Jong-Nam, who was murdered earlier in February

24/02/2017

Malaysia

Malaysian police sweep Kuala Lumpur airport for WMD traces as VX confirmed in Kim killing

Airport shutdown in Kuala Lumpur as Malay police confirm VX chemical agent used in Kim killing

24/02/2017

Malaysia

Chemical weapon used to kill North Korean leader's half-brother - police

The estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was killed with a chemical weapon known as VX nerve agent, according to Malaysian police.

24/02/2017

Malaysia

North Korean embassy official one of three wanted over Kim Jong-nam killing

Malaysian police have named the Second Secretary to the embassy in Kuala Lumpur, as well as a staff member of North Korea's state airline, and a third suspect.

22/02/2017

Malaysia

Caught on camera - alleged deadly attack on North Korean leader's half-brother

The diplomatic face off between Malaysia and North Korea has escalated following Kim Jong-Nam’s death last week.

20/02/2017

Malaysia

Malaysia seeks four North Koreans over Kim Jong-nam murder

Malaysian police are seeking four more North Korean suspects in connection with the killing of Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half brother of the isolated country’s…

19/02/2017

North Korea

North Korean held over Kim Jong-nam killing

Malaysian police say they have arrested a North Korean man over the killing of the estranged half-brother of the isolated country’s leader Kim Jong-un.

18/02/2017

Malaysia

DNA samples sought from family of slain Kim half-brother

The body of Kim Jong-nam, the murdered half brother of North Korea’s leader, looks set to remain in Malaysia until family members come forward with DNA samples to help with formal…

17/02/2017

North Korea

North Korea celebrates the anniversary of the late leader's birth with sports events

Sporting events have been held in Pyongyang to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the birth of the late leader, Kim John Il.

16/02/2017

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North Korea: dancing in the street

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been holding a series of activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the birth of the late leader Kim Jong Il, which falls on…

16/02/2017

Malaysia

Theories abound, more arrests in Kim Yong Nam murder mystery

Two more held in Kim Yong Nam murder

16/02/2017

World News

North Korea's Malaysian murder mystery

Reuters North Korean officials have objected to an autopsy on the estranged half-brother of leader Kim Jong Un, Kim Jong Nam, who was murdered at Kuala Lumpur airport on Monday.

15/02/2017

North Korea

S.Korea says Kim Jong Nam was poisoned by N.Korean agents, one woman arrested

Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was poisoned by two suspected Pyongyang spies according to South Korea’s intelligence…

15/02/2017

North Korea

North Korean leader's half-brother 'assassinated with poisoned needles' in Malaysia, sources

Kim Jong-nam reportedly murdered at Kuala Lumpur airport by poisoned needles

14/02/2017