North Korea bans Malaysians from leaving country as Kim Jong-nam crisis escalates

Foreign ministry brings in measure as Malaysia says two suspects in killing of Kim Jong-nam are hiding in Pyongyang's embassy North Korea has temporarily banned Malaysians from leaving the country, saying it was to ensure the safety of its own diplomats and citizens in Malaysia amid an escalating row over the killing of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother. Related: Kim Jong-nam killing: the arrested, the wanted, and people of interest