North Korea said it would sever diplomatic relations with Malaysia after a court there ruled that a North Korean man could be extradited to the United States to face money-laundering charges, state media KCNA reported Friday.
North Korea's foreign affairs ministry also warned Washington would "pay a price," in a statement carried by KCNA.
Malaysia's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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