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Kim Jong-nam Assassination: Conspiracy Theory Surfacing; Alleged Killer Identity Revealed

by Guenee Salugsugan / Mar 29, 2017 05:42 AM EDT
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Kim Jong-Nam death is surrounded by mystery after he was poisoned in a Cold-War manner assassination in February. However, an interesting conspiracy theory has made the plot even more intriguing.

Kim Jong-Nam Assassination Theory Points To China

Kim Jong-Nam's death has reportedly been blamed on North Korea as was a likely rival to his half brother and the current leader Kim Jong-un. However, an intriguing aspect of the situation reveals that Kim Jong-Nam was actually being protected by China, which means that killing him may cause problems between North Korea and its only real ally.

In relation to Kim Jong-Nam's death, China has stopped all imports coming from North Korea, which is believed to be an indication of Beijing's displeasure. There are also rumors claiming that the killing may have angered Beijing since Kim Jong-Nam was known as a Pro-Chinese candidate to replace Kim Jong-un.

However, an interesting conspiracy theory surrounding the Kim Jong-Nam assassination suggests that China has allowed it to happen. As Brad Glosserman, executive director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in the US  told a news agency, that if Kim Jong-un did not kill Kim Jong-Nam, or if he was not killed on the former's orders, then China have killed the half brother of the kind, NZHerald reported.

Kim Jong-Nam's Alleged Killer Is Son Of Former Envoy To Vietnam

Kim Jong-Nam's suspected killer is a North Korean national and also the son of a former top North Korean enjoy to Vietnam. According to reports, the suspect lured an Asian woman into the killing by using his fluent Vietnamese.

Reports also reveal that Ri Ji-hyon is the son of a former North Korean ambassador to Hanoi Ri Hongkong, who also lived in Vietnam for ten years. He reportedly lured Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong into the killing of the estranged half-brother of Kim Jong-un which happened in Malaysia on Feb. 13, Korea Herald reported. Watch New CCTV showing moment Kim Jong Nam assassinated here:

  

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