말레이 언론 "김정남 시신 넘기고 北용의자도 출국 보장"
Now to the latest on the whereabouts of the deceased half brother of North Korean leader...
Media outlets in Malaysia have reported that Kim Jong-nam's body was to be repatriated to Pyongyang... but today we're getting conflicting reports that suggest the body is going nowhere for the time being.
Our Ro Aram has the details.
Reporters said Monday that they spotted a hearse escorted by police arriving at the morgue, where Kim Jong-nam's body was kept, on Sunday afternoon.
The vehicle was then said to have left after a couple of hours later with Kim's body on board to be taken to an unknown location for what was believed to be religious rites.
It was unclear if the body was then cremated, buried or returned to the mortuary at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
But reports have emerged that it was being prepared for repatriation, although there are differing reports on where it will be sent.
Some outlets are saying Kim's body will be returned to his family in Macau, but others suggest North Korea.
The removal of the body is said to have come after Malaysian police were seen entering the North Korean embassy, presumably to talk with officials.
The officers are also said to have questioned three North Korean suspects linked to Kim's assassination, who were reportedly seeking asylum in the embassy.
After the unconfirmed talks, Kuala Lumpur is thought to be cooperating with the return of Kim's body and the release of the suspects.
The investigation into the murder of the North Korean leader's half brother has sparked a diplomatic row between Kuala Lumpur and Pyongyang, with the two countries exchanging tit-for-tat travel bans on each other's nationals.
The latest reports of Kim's repatriation suggest that Malaysia is seeking the release of nine of its nationals who are banned from leaving North Korea.
However, a report by the Asahi Shimbun has just come out, saying that such a deal was called off on Monday night because it hadn't been authorized by regime leader Kim Jong-un.
The Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, was expected to speak on Monday regarding the alleged deal, but no announcement has yet been made.
Ro Aram, Arirang News.
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