North Korea's Deadly Dictator
Synopsis
The assassination of Kim Jong-nam occurred on 13 February 2017 when two women attacked him with VX nerve agent, a lethal chemical weapon, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia. Kim was the eldest son of deceased North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and the half-brother of current North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. North Korean diplomats objected to any form of autopsy being conducted on Kim's body, but the autopsy proceeded as the they did not submit a formal protest. Following Malaysia's refusal to release the body immediately, North Korea's ambassador Kang Chol accused Malaysia of collaborating with the country's enemies over the assassination of Kim Jong-nam.
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- Jane McMullen
- Original Title
- North Korea's Deadly Dictator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- PBS International
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What is North Korea's Deadly Dictator about?
The assassination of Kim Jong-nam occurred on 13 February 2017 when two women attacked him with VX nerve agent, a lethal chemical weapon, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia. Kim was the eldest son of deceased North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and the half-brother of current North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. North Korean diplomats objected to any form of autopsy being conducted on Kim's body, but the autopsy proceeded as the they did not submit a formal protest. Following Malaysia's refusal to release the body immediately, North Korea's ambassador Kang Chol accused Malaysia of collaborating with the country's enemies over the assassination of Kim Jong-nam.
Who directed North Korea's Deadly Dictator?
North Korea's Deadly Dictator was directed by Jane McMullen.
Who stars in North Korea's Deadly Dictator?
The principal cast of North Korea's Deadly Dictator includes Kim Jong-nam, Sue Mi Terry, Yoji Gomi, Kim Dong-sik, Michael Madden.
When was North Korea's Deadly Dictator released and how long is it?
North Korea's Deadly Dictator was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 50m.