North Korea has applied to send athletes to this summer’s world judo championships in Tokyo, a source close to the matter said Saturday.
Even though Japan has no diplomatic relations and forbids North Koreans from entering the country in principle as part of its sanctions, athletes and officials can be admitted if they are taking part in international sports tournaments.
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