A diplomatic source said that after 6pm, Malaysia would no longer consider Kang Chol a diplomatic officer but an "unwanted person." "However, from an immigration perspective, the question of Kang Chol overstaying will not arise because this is not a matter of his passport expiring. The diplomat said that even if Kang Chol does not wish to return to Pyongyang, he cannot choose to remain in Malaysia. What usually happens is that a government will recall its ambassador or declare a foreign diplomat as persona non grata." The source said that according to diplomatic protocols once Kang Chol leaves Malaysia, North Korea may inform Wisma Putra that it will nominate a new ambassador to replace him.

Source: The Star March 06, 2017 07:49 UTC