Kim Jong-nam killing: Malaysia recalls envoy from North Korea

[DonViejo]

Source: BBC News



Malaysia has stepped up diplomatic measures against North Korea in an escalating row over the killing of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un.

Kim Jong-nam died in mysterious circumstances last week at an airport in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Police believe he was poisoned.

Malaysia has recalled its ambassador from the North Korean capital Pyongyang and has summoned the North Korean ambassador "to seek an explanation".

Malaysian police say they are now looking for four North Koreans.

North Korea's ambassador to Kuala Lumpur, Kang Chol, told reporters that he did not trust the Malaysian inquiry.

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39024570

[Daemonaquila]

1. I think people are taking this too lightly.

This is how wars start. A mysterious assassination of the dictator's brother on foreign soil, bizarre fighting over the investigation and autopsy, diplomatic withdrawal... North Korea has been increasingly militaristic. What's the point of having a huge army if you don't use it?