 But overall, Lee adds, this latest defector's account appears to point to a trend among a small but growing number of elites in North Korea who are losing faith in the system. For The World, I'm Matthew Bell. A week from tomorrow, the Summer Olympics will start in Paris. One hotly anticipated event is a 1,500-meter race in track and field. On the women's side, Kenya's Faith Kipyagan will be defending her title.