Seoul, Sept 14, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea says 'serious shortage' of rooms with Asian Games days away

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2026-09-14

South Korea's Olympic committee said Monday there was "a serious shortage of accommodation" at the Asian Games starting in Japan this week as officials from the Philippines resorted to Airbnb. There is no dedicated athletes' village at the event, with organisers instead relying on a cruise ship, temporary wooden containers and hotels in a bid to cut costs. The Games are taking place in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area, with some events already und......

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