Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says
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Two members of North Korea's delegation to the Asian Games in Japan are looking to seek asylum, South Korea's Monthly Chosun magazine reported on Tuesday (September 22, 2026).
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What happened
Two members of North Korea's delegation to the Asian Games in Japan are looking to seek asylum, South Korea's Monthly Chosun magazine reported on Tuesday (September 22, 2026).
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