Malaysian court approves US bid to extradite N. Korean


KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A Malaysian court has approved the extradition of a North Korean man to the United States to face money laundering charges in a case he claims is politically motivated.

Defence lawyer Jagjit Singh said Mun Chol Myong, 54, was shocked by the ruling and will appeal to the High Court.

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