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A video has emerged online of a man claiming to be the son of Kim Jong-nam, who was killed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport last month.
The footage, uploaded to YouTube on Tuesday by a group identifying itself as Cheollima Civil Defence, features a man claiming to be Kim Han-sol, and stating that his father, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was “killed”
Kim Han-sol has been seen as key to identifying the body of Kim Jong-nam, with Malaysian authorities trying to collect DNA samples from family members to help finalise the identification procedure.
Watch: video of man claiming to be Kim Jong-nam’s son


North Korea has argued the victim died of a heart attack, referring to him as Kim Chol, the name that appeared on a diplomatic passport the deceased was travelling with.
Pyongyang has said Malaysia’s investigation into the incident is not impartial and the country is “in collusion” with forces “hostile” to North Korea, putting serious strain on their amicable relations of more than 40 years.
If the young man is confirmed to be Kim Han-sol, it would be the first time for a member of Kim Jong-nam’s family to publicly acknowledge his death on February 13.

“My name is Kim Han-sol from North Korea, part of the Kim family,” the man in the video says, in English.
“My father has been killed a few days ago. I’m currently with my mother and my sister...we hope that this (situation) gets better soon.”
Singapore’s Channel NewsAsia said it had confirmed with Do Hee-youn, an activist with the Citizens Coalition for Human Rights of Abductees and North Korean Refugees, that the man in the video is Kim Han-sol.

It is unknown when and where the video was recorded, but a South Korean government source said on Wednesday that the man in the video is indeed Kim Han-sol.
The man shows his passport as proof of identity during the 40-second video. The details and picture are blacked out.
The video was also posted on the Cheollima Civil Defence website, along with a statement saying the group was protecting Kim Jong-nam’s family.
“We publicly express our gratitude for the emergency humanitarian assistance afforded to us in protecting this family by the governments of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the People’s Republic of China, the United States of America and a fourth government to remain unnamed,” the statement read.
“We regret that several nations refused assistance to this family in this particular apolitical, humanitarian emergency,” it added.
Watch: Malaysia and North Korea send envoys packing


Kim Jong-nam died after being attacked with VX nerve agent at Kuala Lumpur’s international airport three weeks ago, Malaysian authorities have said.
His death has sparked a diplomatic row between North Korea and Malaysia.
The two said Tuesday they have temporarily prohibited each other’s citizens from leaving their countries in the aftermath of the murder. The ambassadors of Malaysia and North Korea have already departed their host nations.
A Malaysian Foreign Ministry official said at least 11 people, including three embassy officials, their family members and two UN staff, are staying in North Korea, while no tourists are currently in the reclusive country. About 1,000 North Koreans are said to be living in Malaysia.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, however, indicated Wednesday his country has no plan to cut relations with North Korea so far, in a bid to maintain their diplomatic route in proceeding with the probe into the case and ensuring the safety of citizens.
“At this moment, (Malaysia’s ties with North Korea) are still on because they provide us with a (diplomatic) channel,” Najib said in parliament.
Malaysia and North Korea opened embassies in each other’s capitals in 2004 and 2003, respectively, and later reached an agreement on reciprocal visa-free visits.


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‘My name is Kim Han-sol’:video of man claiming to be Kim Jong-nam’s son posted online

A video has emerged online of a man claiming to be the son of Kim Jong-nam, who was killed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport last month. Photo: YouTube

Kim Jong Nam, the older half brother of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is seen in this handout picture taken on June 4, 2010, provided by Joongang Ilbo and released by News1 on February 14, 2017. Joongang Ilbo/News1 via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. SOUTH KOREA OUT. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVE. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A video has emerged online of a man claiming to be the son of Kim Jong-nam, who was killed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport last month.

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If the young man is confirmed to be Kim Han-sol, it would be the first time for a member of Kim Jong-nam’s family to publicly acknowledge his death


‘My name is Kim Han-sol’:video of man claiming to be Kim Jong-nam’s son posted online

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}If the young man is confirmed to be Kim Han-sol, it would be the first time for a member of Kim Jong-nam’s family to publicly acknowledge his death

If the young man is confirmed to be Kim Han-sol, it would be the first time for a member of Kim Jong-nam’s family to publicly acknowledge his death