Assassination of Kim Jong-nam

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The **assassination of Kim Jong-nam** occurred on February 13, 2017, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia. Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was targeted in this **assassination**.

Background[edit | edit source]

Kim Jong-nam was the eldest son of former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and was once considered a potential successor to his father. However, he fell out of favor with the regime and had been living in exile for many years.

Assassination[edit | edit source]

On the day of the incident, Kim Jong-nam was attacked by two women who smeared a toxic nerve agent, VX, on his face. The **assassination** was captured on airport surveillance cameras and the suspects were seen fleeing the scene shortly after the attack.

Investigation[edit | edit source]

Following the **assassination**, Malaysian authorities launched an investigation into the incident. It was revealed that the suspects were linked to North Korea, raising international tensions and suspicions of state-sponsored **assassination**.

Aftermath[edit | edit source]

The **assassination** of Kim Jong-nam strained diplomatic relations between Malaysia and North Korea. Malaysia expelled the North Korean ambassador and recalled its own ambassador from Pyongyang. The incident also sparked a global outcry and renewed concerns about the use of chemical weapons in targeted killings.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

The **assassination** of Kim Jong-nam remains a significant event in modern history, highlighting the complex and secretive nature of North Korean politics and the lengths to which the regime will go to eliminate perceived threats.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD