North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success



News North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success Critics say DPRK weightlifters, free from steroid and other testing for years, pack unfair advantage Brian Oliver October 12, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean weightlifter Kim Il Gyong (center) receiving a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou \| Image: KCNA (Oct. 3, 2023) North Korea will allow anti-doping officials to enter the country after a nearly four-year hiatus in order to protect its future in weightlifting, its most successful Olympic sport. The decision, confirmed in person by DPRK team officials at the Hangzhou Asian Games in China last week, is effective immediately. North Korea will allow anti-doping officials to enter the country after a nearly four-year hiatus in order to protect its future in weightlifting, its most successful Olympic sport. The decision, confirmed in person by DPRK team officials at the Hangzhou Asian Games in China last week, is effective immediately. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success

Critics say DPRK weightlifters, free from steroid and other testing for years, pack unfair advantage

Brian Oliver October 12, 2023

North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success

North Korean weightlifter Kim Il Gyong (center) receiving a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou | Image: KCNA (Oct. 3, 2023)

North Korea will allow anti-doping officials to enter the country after a nearly four-year hiatus in order to protect its future in weightlifting, its most successful Olympic sport.

The decision, confirmed in person by DPRK team officials at the Hangzhou Asian Games in China last week, is effective immediately.

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