S. Korean envoy: Great job in murder probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is doing well with the investigation carried out following the death of Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. It does not need assistance from South Korea, said its ambassador to Malaysia.

“They are doing fine. They don’t need our assistance. We are just waiting for the outcome,” said Dr Yu Hyunseok when asked if South Korea is assisting Malaysia in the investigation into the death of Jong-nam.

He said that the Malaysian police has been doing an excellent job in handling the case.

“They are very fair. We have confidence and trust in them,” he said in a press conference during the Korea Enrichment Seminar for Malaysian teachers Saturday.

Jong-nam was killed in KLIA2 on Feb 13 with what police have confirmed as VX nerve agent.

Two women – Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong and Indonesian Siti Aisyah – were charged on March 1 with the murder.

Police also want three North Koreans who are believed to be holed up at their embassy in Kuala Lumpur, to help in investigations.

The suspects include embassy second secretary Hyon Kwang-song, 44, and Air Koryo employee Kim Uk-il, 37.

Also wanted are four North Koreans who have fled the country and a VIP.

Dr Yu said yesterday that South Korean citizens in Malaysia were also not worried or fearful for their lives after Jong-nam’s death.

He said security in Malaysia was good and the South Koreans have full trust and respect for the InspectorGeneral of Police and the Malaysian police.

“No Korean has any fear or worry about safety,” he said.