Now reports say north korean agents may have been responsible. The south korean government is trying to verify the reports through diplomatic channels. The japanese government has also been gathering information. Government Officials Say kim jongnam was not directly involved in north korean politics. They say that if the reports of his death are true, theyll try the assess if there is a connection with the domestic situation in the north. Kim jongnam was the oldest son of former north Korean Leader kim jongil. He was in his mid40s. He lived outside north korea, reportedly staying in beijing, macau and singapore. He was once believed to be a possible successor to kim jongil. Japanese immigration officials took him into custody at narita airport in 2001. They said he tried to enter japan with his family using forged passports. They said he told authorities he wanted to visit tokyo disneyland. He apparently did not attend his fathers funeral in 2011. Observers say he didnt want to interfe
Now reports say north korean agents may have been responsible. The south korean government is trying to verify the reports through diplomatic channels. The japanese government has also been gathering information. Government Officials Say kim jongnam was not directly involved in north korean politics. They say that if the reports of his death are true, theyll try the assess if there is a connection with the domestic situation in the north. Kim jongnam was the oldest son of former north Korean Leader kim jongil. He was in his mid40s. He lived outside north korea, reportedly staying in beijing, macau and singapore. He was once believed to be a possible successor to kim jongil. Japanese immigration officials took him into custody at narita airport in 2001. They said he tried to enter japan with his family using forged passports. They said he told authorities he wanted to visit tokyo disneyland. He apparently did not attend his fathers funeral in 2011. Observers say he didnt want to interfe
Likely the attackers used poison. Well bring in our reporter from seoul. National intelligence officials briefed lawmakers on what theyve learned so far about Kim Jong Nams suspected death. One lawmaker told the media this. Translator according to National Intelligence service, its confirmed the person presumed to be kim jong nam was murdered in malaysia and the nis strongly believes its an act of terror using poison. The inch is director also told lawmakers that pyongyang has been attempting to kill kim jong nam for the past five years. He added that in 2012, kim sent a letter to his younger half brother, north koreas current leader, kim jongun. He asked him to spare the lives of him and his family members. Do you have any update on the two women suspected of murdering kim . Multiple media in malaysia are reporting about the surveillance camera footage of the scene. They say this is one of the suspects inside Kuala Lumpurs airport. The kim was poisoned either with a needle, a spray, o
Prodemocracy protesters have been clashing with police nearby. Nhk worlds takanori tamei has more. Reporter demonstrators are once again stepping up their movements. Police tried to disperse crowds on roads leading to government offices. The scuffle started on sunday night when thousands of protesters tried to surround the governments headquarters. They said the chief executive and other government officials from getting to work monday. If we have to force the government to respond to us in a positive way, then we have to generate more pressure. And by surrounding the government building would be one to propel the government to face the public. Reporter but police blocked the way. They used batons and pepper spray on the crowds which results in many injuries. Police officials said they arrested more than 40 demonstrators. I think what happened last night fully demonstrates that it has far, far away gone beyond what they have declared. The police after repeated warnings have to take res
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