Malaysia requests interpol alert on four north koreans over airport murder
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Malaysia Requests Interpol Alert on Four North Koreans over Airport Murder
Malaysia has requested an Interpol alert for four North Korean suspects in connection with the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on February 13.
The four suspects, who are believed to be North Korean nationals, are:
- Ri Jong Chol, 46, who is accused of being the mastermind behind the murder.
- Ri Jae Nam, 37, who is believed to have been involved in the planning and execution of the attack.
- Hong Song Hak, 19, who is accused of being one of the two women who carried out the attack.
- Ri Ul Suk, 45, who is believed to have been involved in the planning and execution of the attack.
The Interpol alert, which was issued on February 16, includes a description of the suspects and their aliases, as well as a request for authorities to detain and question them if they are found.
Kim Jong Nam was attacked at KLIA's departure gate by two women who allegedly smeared a toxic nerve agent on his face. He died shortly after being treated at a hospital.
Malaysian authorities have identified the two women involved in the attack as Siti Aisyah, an Indonesian national, and Doan Thi Huong, a Vietnamese national. Both women have been arrested and are being held for questioning.
The murder of Kim Jong Nam has sparked a diplomatic crisis between Malaysia and North Korea, with North Korea denying any involvement in the attack. Malaysia has also expelled North Korea's ambassador and has banned North Korean citizens from entering the country.
The Interpol alert is seen as a significant development in the investigation into Kim Jong Nam's murder, as it will allow authorities to track down and apprehend the four North Korean suspects if they are found outside of Malaysia.