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South Korea incorrectly introduced as North Korea
By Agence France-Presse
Jul 28, 2024 12:11 am

(UPDATE) SEOUL — South Korea's sports ministry on Saturday expressed regret over a gaffe during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in which its athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean.

As the South Korean delegation rode a boat on the Seine River and entered the ceremony as the 48th participating nation, the French-speaking presenter introduced them using the official name for North Korea: 'Republique populaire democratique de Coree' in French, then 'Democratic People's Republic of Korea' in English.

South Korea’s delegation on a boat during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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