Two North Koreans at Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, says report
Monthly Chosun magazine reported that two North Koreans had expressed a preference for seeking asylum in Japan rather than South Korea.
Two North Korean delegates attending the Asian Games in Japan have reportedly sought asylum, according to a report by South Korea's Monthly Chosun magazine. The two individuals, among a 180-member delegation, requested asylum in Japan instead of South Korea and expressed no intention to return to North Korea, the magazine stated.
The identities and roles of the asylum-seekers were not disclosed, leaving uncertainty over whether their actions would result in a full defection. The report, based on information from a source linked to Japan's intelligence apparatus and the pro-Pyongyang Chongryon, noted that North Korea sent approximately 180 athletes and officials to the Games, including Sports Minister Kim Il-guk. However, Reuters could not verify the claim with the Japanese government on a national holiday.
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