Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says

Citing a Japanese official, the report said the two were among a 180-member delegation attending the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games that opened Saturday.

japantimes.co.jp ·2026-09-22

Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says

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Also reported by 2 other outlets

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