Asian Games Organisers Apologise After Playing North Korean Anthem for South Korea Hockey Team
Quick Brief
Organisers of the Asian Games in Japan have issued an apology following a major protocol error. During a men's hockey match, the North Korean national anthem was mistakenly played for the South Korean team.
What Happened?
At the Asian Games hosted in Japan, event organisers mistakenly played the national anthem of North Korea instead of South Korea's anthem for the South Korean men's hockey team.
Why It Matters
Inter-Korean relations remain heavily sensitive, making any mix-up involving national symbols and anthems between the two countries a matter of significant diplomatic and athletic embarrassment.
Key Facts
- Organisers issued an apology for the mistake.
- The incident occurred at the Asian Games in Japan.
- The North Korean anthem was played for the South Korean men's hockey team.
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