Reports in South Korean press say Kim Jong-Nam, known as a playboy who wanted his little brother’s job, was assassinated
The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has died in Malaysia, police on the island nation have confirmed to CBS News, amid reports in South Korea that he was killed.
South Korean news agency Yonhap, along with other outlets in the country, reported Tuesday that Kim Jong-Nam had been assassinated. There were few details available, and the media all cited unnamed South Korean officials in their accounts.
Speaking to CBS News, Malaysian police would only say that the cause of death for the 46-year-old was currently listed as “sudden death.”
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