N. Korea to sever ties with Malaysia over extradition of citizen to US, says report


SEOUL (Reuters): North Korea said it would sever diplomatic relations with Malaysia after a court there ruled that a North Korean man could be extradited to the United States to face money laundering charges, state media KCNA reported on Friday (March 19).

North Korea's foreign affairs ministry also warned Washington would "pay a price", in a statement carried by KCNA.

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