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Kim Jong-Un's Half-Brother Dies In Malaysia

Kim Jong-nam reportedly fell ill Monday at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia and died on his way to the hospital.

Family photo of Kim Jong-il with his firstborn son, Kim Jong-nam.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother has reportedly died in Malaysia.

CNN reports that a Selangor State police official confirmed Kim Jong-nam died after becoming sick at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Authorities say he died on his way to the hospital.

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The cause of death is still unclear, but several South Korean media outlets claim he was poisoned.

Police say they are calling the incident a "sudden death" and have launched an investigation.