Two North Korean members of the Asian Games delegation in Japan are seeking asylum, according to South Korea’s Monthly Chosun magazine.

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Two North Korean members of the Asian Games delegation in Japan are seeking asylum, according to South Korea’s Monthly Chosun magazine. The two were part of a 180-member North Korean delegation at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and reportedly want asylum in Japan rather than South Korea. Their identities and roles have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether they will ultimately defect.