Malaysian police said yesterday they believe five North Koreans were involved in the murder of the half-brother of leader Kim Jong-Un, with four having fled the country on the day of the killing.
Seoul said the announcement proved Pyongyang was behind the murder of Kim Jong-Nam, who died after being squirted in the face with an unidentified liquid at Kuala Lumpur International Airport last Monday.
Four North Korean men were being sought over the killing, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Noor Rashid Ibrahim said, in addition to their compatriot who was arrested in Kuala Lumpur Saturday.