PhotoBANGKOK — Two Malaysian workers with the United Nations World Food Program were allowed to leave North Korea on Thursday, two days after the unpredictable Pyongyang government barred all Malaysians from leaving the country. Mr. Najib said in his statement that Malaysia would not sever diplomatic relations with North Korea, saying that the countries should continue to communicate directly. “As of now, I can only disclose that the government is in the process of establishing the reasons and motives behind the actions” of North Korea, he said. Until Monday, Malaysia had allowed North Koreans to enter the country without a visa. Both Malaysia and North Korea are signatories to the pact.

Source: New York Times March 09, 2017 10:30 UTC