Suspects in the assassination of North Korean leader ' s half - brother Kim Jong - namVietnamese Doan Thi Huong ( C ) , who was detained in connection with the death of Kim Jong - Nam , is seen silhouetted while being escorted by Malaysian police officers as she arrives at the Shah Alam High Court in Shah Alam , Malaysia , 22 January 2018 . Doan Thi Huong of Vietnam and Siti Aisyah of Indonesia are charged with murder under Section 302 of the penal code in connection with the death of Kim Jong - Nam - half - brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong - un , a charge which carries mandatory death sentence if found guilty . The duo has pleaded not guilty . EPA / FAZRY ISMAIL ▶ 기사 제보 및 문의 ▶ 기자 와 1 : 1 채팅    ▶ 평창동 계 올림픽 영상 공모전