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Published on 24 Feb 2017
The
Royal Malaysian Police have confirmed that VX nerve agent was
discovered on the body of Kim Jong-nam, who was poisoned at Kuala Lumpur
International Aiport almost two weeks ago.
A preliminary report from the chemistry department on Friday, revealed the the deadly chemical had been found on Kim's face and eyes.
A preliminary report from the chemistry department on Friday, revealed the the deadly chemical had been found on Kim's face and eyes.
This confirms reports that two female suspects had smothered something on Kim's face, whereupon he fell ill and died in an ambulance on the way to the hospital.
VX is considered the most toxic, man-made chemical agent in the world, and it's only use is in chemical warfare.
It is more powerful than sarin, and classified as a weapon of mass destruction by the United Nations.
It's odorless and tasteless and it can be inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin -- and it can kill in a matter of minutes.
Although it can cause an immediate reaction on contact with skin, it can be washed off.
This corroborates reports that the two attackers went to the bathroom immediately after the incident to wash their hands.
But the potency of the substance affected at least one of them, as police revealed that she had suffered from vomiting after the assault.
The Malaysian authorities have said they will call in experts to sweep Kuala Lumpur International Airport, in case there are still traces of the chemical left.
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Despite strong denials from Pyongyang, the nature of the substance, and the fact that the police believe several North Korean suspects were heavily involved, points the finger more squarely towards the regime having a hand in the incident.
South Korea's government has said since last week that it believes Pyongyang was behind the murder, but the foreign ministry issued a statement expressing astonishment at the use of such a weapon.
It added that it is a blatant violation of international laws, and that South Korea will join the international community to show a strong reponse.
Kwon Jang-Ho, Arirang News.
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