Malaysia to release N. Korean man

Reporters gather on March 3, 2017, in front of a police station in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, where North Korean Ri Jong Chol, the only North Korean man arrested so far over the murder of the North Korean leader's half-brother, is believed to be detained. Malaysian authorities will release Ri due to lack of evidence. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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