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Malaysian police hunt North Korean airline employee over Kim Jong-nam’s killing

Malaysian Police have issued a warrant for the employee's arrest as investigations are underway

Ellie Flynn

Published: 8:24, 3 Mar 2017
Updated: 10:48, 3 Mar 2017

COPS are hunting a North Korean airline worker over the death of Kim Jong-nam.

Malaysian Police have issued an arrest warrant for Kim Uk-il, 37, after the North Korean leader's half-brother was "murdered" on February 13.

Malaysia has issued an arrest warrant for North Korean airline employee Kim Uk-il — Malaysia has issued an arrest warrant for North Korean airline employee Kim Uk-ilCredit: Getty Images

A North Korean airline worker is wanted over the death of Kim Jong-nam — A North Korean airline worker is wanted over the death of Kim Jong-namCredit: Reuters

Uk-il is a worker on Air Koryo, North Korea's flagship airline.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said police have asked the North Korean Foreign Ministry for their cooperation.

He added police have also asked for Hwon Kwang Song, second secretary of the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, to help with investigations.

Doan Thi Huong of Vietnam and Siti Ashyah of Indonesia have been charged with murdering Kim Jong-nam — Doan Thi Huong of Vietnam and Siti Ashyah of Indonesia have been charged with murdering Kim Jong-namCredit: Reuters

CCTV captured the moment Kim Jong-nam was attacked with a deadly nerve agent in Kuala Lumpur airport — CCTV captured the moment Kim Jong-nam was attacked with a deadly nerve agent in Kuala Lumpur airportCredit: Reuters

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Hyon is thought to have helped four North Korean suspects flee after Kim Jong-nam's death.

They are believed to have masterminded the plot, according to .

Tests have revealed that highly toxic chemical weapon VX was used to kill Kim Jong-nam — Tests have revealed that highly toxic chemical weapon VX was used to kill Kim Jong-namCredit: EPA

Another North Korean man, Ri Jong Chol, was arrested over the murder and released on Friday due to insufficient evidence.

He is expected to be deported Friday evening.

A Malaysian woman and a Vietnamese woman have been charged with murder.

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