North Korean ambassador leaves on a jet plane

Kang Chol seen in his seat as he waits for his flight to take off. - THO XIN YI/The Star

SEPANG: North Korean ambassador Kang Chol has flown out of the country, with his flight taking off at 6.25pm Monday from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Kang Chol arrived at the departure gate just shy of the 6pm deadline to leave the country, surrounded by several police officers.