(Reuters) - North Korea barred Malaysians from leaving the country on Tuesday, sparking tit-for-tat action by Malaysia, as police investigating the murder of Kim Jong Nam in Kuala Lumpur sought to question three men hiding in the North Korean embassy. Following is a chronology of ties between the two countries. 1973 - Malaysia and North Korea establish diplomatic ties. 1995 - Malaysia hosts talks between the United States and North Korea over freezing North Korea's nuclear program. 2000 - Malaysia allows North Koreans to visit without visas. ...



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