Kim Jong-nam Assassination
In a shocking assassination that shook the world, the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader was murdered in a Malaysian airport—unraveling a web of intrigue that spans nations and espionage.
Quick Facts
- Period
- 2017 - 2017
- Region
- Malaysia
- Key Figures
- Kim Jong-nam, Đoàn Thị Hương, Siti Aisyah +2 more
Key Figures
Kim Jong-nam
Victim
North Korean Government (estranged)Kim Jong-nam, born in 1971, was the eldest son of Kim Jong-il and the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. H...
Đoàn Thị Hương
Alleged Assassin
Vietnamese NationalĐoàn Thị Hương, born in 1993 in Vietnam, became a central figure in one of the most sensational international cases of a...
Siti Aisyah
Alleged Assassin
Indonesian NationalSiti Aisyah, born in 1992 in Indonesia, became an emblematic figure in a complex international incident that unfolded in...
Inspector General Khalid Abu Bakar
Lead Investigator
Malaysian PoliceInspector General Khalid Abu Bakar, born in 1960, emerged as a prominent figure in Malaysian law enforcement, particular...
Kim Jong-un
Supreme Leader
North Korean GovernmentKim Jong-un, born in 1984, ascended to the position of Supreme Leader of North Korea following the death of his father, ...
The Story
This narrative combines documented history with dramatized scenes for storytelling purposes.
Origins & Discovery
CHAPTER 1: Origins & Discovery On February 13, 2017, the world witnessed a brazen assassination that unfolded in broad daylight at Kuala Lumpur International A...
The Evidence
ENTRY: Kim Jong-nam Assassination CHAPTER 2: The Evidence In the immediate aftermath of Kim Jong-nam's assassination on February 13, 2017, authorities in Mal...
Key Players
CHAPTER 3: Key Players At the center of the Kim Jong-nam assassination were several key players whose motivations and actions would shape the narrative of this...
Investigations & Cover-ups
CHAPTER 4: Investigations & Cover-ups Following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam on February 13, 2017, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the Malaysian au...
Legacy & Revelations
CHAPTER 5: Legacy & Revelations The assassination of Kim Jong-nam on February 13, 2017, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport has left an indelible mark on int...
Timeline
Assassination of Kim Jong-nam
Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is assassinated at Kuala Lumpur International Airport by two women using VX nerve agent.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Initial Arrests
Malaysian police arrest Siti Aisyah and Đoàn Thị Hương, the two women implicated in the assassination of Kim Jong-nam.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
VX Nerve Agent Confirmation
Malaysian authorities confirm that the substance used in the assassination was VX nerve agent, a highly toxic chemical weapon.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
North Korea Denies Involvement
North Korean officials deny any involvement in the assassination, calling the accusations a smear campaign.
Location: Pyongyang, North Korea
Trial Begins
The trial of Siti Aisyah and Đoàn Thị Hương begins in Malaysia, drawing international media attention.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Siti Aisyah Released
Siti Aisyah is unexpectedly released from custody by a Malaysian court, citing insufficient evidence against her.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Đoàn Thị Hương Released
Đoàn Thị Hương is also released from custody after a plea deal, concluding the legal proceedings against her.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Declassified Intelligence Reports
New intelligence reports are declassified, revealing that Kim Jong-nam was under surveillance prior to his assassination.
Location: Various
International Reactions
International reactions to the assassination prompt discussions about state-sponsored violence and the ethics of diplomacy.
Location: Various
Four-Year Anniversary of Assassination
The world marks the four-year anniversary of Kim Jong-nam's assassination, reflecting on the implications for North Korea and global security.
Location: Global
Documentary Release
A documentary examining the assassination of Kim Jong-nam is released, further exploring the complexities of the case.
Location: Global
Ongoing Investigations
Ongoing investigations continue into North Korean operations abroad, with implications for international security and diplomacy.
Location: Global
Sources
- journalismNew York Times: Kim Jong-nam's Assassination
Detailed reporting on the assassination and its implications.
- journalismThe Guardian: How Kim Jong-nam was killed
In-depth analysis of the events leading to the assassination.
- journalismBBC News: Kim Jong-nam: What we know about the assassination
Comprehensive overview of the assassination and the suspects involved.
- journalismReuters: North Korea denies involvement in Kim Jong-nam assassination
Report on North Korea's response to the assassination.
- journalismAl Jazeera: Kim Jong-nam assassination trial updates
Updates on the trial of the accused women.
- journalismThe Diplomat: The Implications of Kim Jong-nam's Assassination
Analysis of the broader implications for North Korea and international relations.
- journalismCNN: Kim Jong-nam assassination: Timeline of events
Timeline of events surrounding the assassination.
- journalismThe Straits Times: Kim Jong-nam assassination: What we know
Overview of what is known about the assassination.
- journalismForeign Policy: The Kim Family's Deadly Game of Thrones
Examination of the internal dynamics of the Kim family.
- journalismSouth China Morning Post: Kim Jong-nam's assassination and its implications
Analysis of the implications for regional security.
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