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North Korea sends largest-ever delegation to Asian Games in Japan

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North Korea has sent its largest-ever delegation to the Asian Games in Japan, an event that runs from Saturday to October 4. The delegation, comprising 107 athletes and support staff, will compete in 14 sports. This rare exception to Japan's entry ban on North Koreans, imposed due to sanctions, is seen by observers as a strategic move by Pyongyang to project an image of stability and potentially re-engage with the US. AI

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North Korea sends largest-ever delegation to Asian Games in Japan

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    North Korea at Japan’s Asian Games: sports diplomacy or propaganda stunt?

    North Korea’s decision to send a record delegation to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan could serve as a calculated opening for limited diplomacy with Washington and Tokyo, even as major obstacles to formal talks remain. State media reported on Wednesday that a delegation led by Kim …

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