National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday he has been paying attention to the possibility of North Korea taking part in this year's Asian Games in Japan.
Wi made the remarks during a press conference amid reports North Korea could send athletes to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, set to run from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4 across the Japanese prefecture of Aichi.
"We are monitoring the situation," Wi said, noting that sports exchanges are among the less difficult forms of inter-Korean engagement.
"It is desirable for North Korea to come forward on the international stage and participate, and I believe Japan shares the same view as a host country," he added.
When asked whether the issue could be discussed at next week's summit talks between President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Wi replied, "Nothing has been decided."
