Event Brief
Two North Koreans in Asian Games seek asylum in Japan
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Summary: Two North Korean members who were in connection with the Asian Games have expressed a preference to seek asylum in Japan rather than South Korea. They have also communicated an intention not to return home.
WHO: Two North Korean members
WHAT: Expressed a preference to seek asylum in Japan and said they do not intend to return home
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 7:41 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: They communicated their intention not to return home and their preference to seek asylum in Japan.
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