South Korea expresses regret after athletes introduced as North Korea at Paris Olympics opening
Athletes from South Korea's delegation sail in a boat along the river Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on 26 July 2024.
As the boat carrying South Korean athletes passed on the Seine, the announcer introduced them as the"Democratic People's Republic of Korea" - the official name of North Korea - in French and English.Athletes from North Korea's delegation sail in a boat along the river Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on 26 July 2024.
South Korea's delegation includes 143 athletes competing in 21 events. North Korea, which is returning to the Games for the first time since Rio 2016, has sent 16 athletes.Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
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