The North Korean embassy has claimed it is yet to receive a request for the Malaysian police to interview a senior embassy official and a staff of Air Koryo in relation to the murder of Kim Jong-nam.
In an impromptu press conference at the embassy in Bukit Damansara today, consular Kim Yu Song responded to inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar’s statement.
“The inspector-general of Malaysia told the media that the police have submitted documents to get the cooperation of the embassy to interview our second secretary (and another North Korean citizen).
“However as of today, we have not received any relevant documents from the police or the Foreign Ministry of Malaysia,” he added.
Kim also criticised South Korean media reports which claimed that the embassy had received the request.
“This is a lie, we strongly protest against this and we ask for amendment,” he said.
Yesterday, Khalid said Malaysian police have submitted an official letter of request to interview the diplomat, along with another North Korean citizen.
“If you have nothing to hide you don’t have to be afraid,” he further said when pressed on the possibility that North Korea would not cooperate with the investigation.
“If you have nothing to hide you don’t have to be afraid,” he further said when pressed on the possibility that North Korea would not cooperate with the investigation.
Previously, the police chief declined to confirm if the diplomat was a suspect.
Jong-nam, who is the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was attacked at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) while waiting to board a flight to Macau on Feb 13.
The 45-year-old father of three died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.
Earlier today, police revealed that Jong-nam’s assailants had smeared the deceased’s face with VX nerve agent.
– M’kini
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