Kim Jong-nam killed by VX nerve agent, a chemical warfare: Malaysia police

The VX nerve agent was discovered from swabs of the face and eyes of Kim Jong-Nam

North Korea, assassination, Kim Jong-Un — Kim Jong Nam, the eldest son of the then North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, waves after his first-ever interview with South Korean media in Macau. <b>(Photo: PTI)<b>

AFP PTI Kuala Lumpur

Last Updated : Feb 24 2017 | 8:07 AM IST

A nerve agent used in chemical warfare was found on the face of the half-brother of the North Korean leader who was assassinated in Malaysia, police said today.

The VX nerve agent was discovered from swabs of the face and eyes of Kim Jong-Nam, who was attacked by two women at Kuala Lumpur airport on February 13.

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