The two Koreas will hold working-level discussions at the truce village of Panmunjeom on North Korea’s participation in the Incheon Asian Games. 
 
At the meeting on Thursday, South Korea will be represented by Kwon Kyung-sang, secretary general of the Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee. The North will be represented by Son Kwang-ho, vice-chairman of the North’s Olympic Committee.
 
The meeting will mark the first time sports officials from the two Koreas have held working-level discussions since the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
 
The two sides are expected to discuss a range of issues, including the size of the North’s team and cheering squad, transportation and the expenses for the North Korean delegation’s stay.
 
North Korea will likely propose to expand the number of its designated athletes, which currently is said to stand at roughly 150, and send a large cheering squad. The North could also request the two Koreas make a joint entry and a joint cheering team at the Asian Games, as well as create unified teams for some sports events, including table tennis.  
 
Given South Korean officials’ previous comments, it is likely the South will say the North should send an appropriate size of athletes and cheering squad, while vowing to provide support in line with international practices. The South is also expected to say it would be difficult to form unified teams or to hold joint cheering at the Asian Games.