South Korea says it faces a “serious shortage” of accommodation with days to go before the Asian Games begin in Japan this week. Multiple outlets report that organisers are scrambling to secure enough places to house participants and are turning to alternative arrangements.
All sources say the scale of the housing challenge is driven by the large delegation size. More than 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to attend, which organisers describe as a higher number than at the Olympics. To manage capacity and costs, South Korea’s Olympic-related officials and organisers rely on a mix of measures, including cruise ship lodging and temporary housing such as wooden containers, alongside conventional hotels.
Some outlets focus more on the overall scale of expected attendance, while others highlight specific contingency methods being used. Another report also notes that officials from the Philippines are involved in discussing the situation, underscoring that multiple delegations are navigating the same shortfall in available rooms.
