Malaysia expels North Korean diplomats, formally closes its embassy in Pyongyang



News Malaysia expels North Korean diplomats, formally closes its embassy in Pyongyang Rapid decay of DPRK-Malaysia ties follows extradition of North Korean citizen to the United States Chad O'Carroll March 19, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Photo by Ihsan Aditya from Pexels Malaysia ordered North Korea's diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours and formally announced the closure of its embassy in Pyongyang, its foreign ministry revealed on Friday, responding to the DPRK's severing of diplomatic ties just hours earlier. The rapid decay of bilateral relations follows Malaysia's decision to extradite North Korean national Mun Chol Myong to the United States on March 17, after his appeal against extradition was rejected earlier in the month. Malaysia ordered North Korea's diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours and formally announced the closure of its embassy in Pyongyang, its foreign ministry revealed on Friday, responding to the DPRK's severing of diplomatic ties just hours earlier. The rapid decay of bilateral relations follows Malaysia's decision to extradite North Korean national Mun Chol Myong to the United States on March 17, after his appeal against extradition was rejected earlier in the month. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Malaysia expels North Korean diplomats, formally closes its embassy in Pyongyang

Rapid decay of DPRK-Malaysia ties follows extradition of North Korean citizen to the United States

Chad O'Carroll March 19, 2021

Malaysia expels North Korean diplomats, formally closes its embassy in Pyongyang

Photo by Ihsan Aditya from Pexels

Malaysia ordered North Korea's diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours and formally announced the closure of its embassy in Pyongyang, its foreign ministry revealed on Friday, responding to the DPRK's severing of diplomatic ties just hours earlier.

The rapid decay of bilateral relations follows Malaysia's decision to extradite North Korean national Mun Chol Myong to the United States on March 17, after his appeal against extradition was rejected earlier in the month.

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