2024 Paris Olympics: South Korea athletes mistakenly introduced as North Korea, causing outrage; IOC apologizes.
South Korea's athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korea at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, causing outrage in the country. The French and English announcers referred to South Korea using the official name for North Korea during the parade of nations. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) apologized for the gaffe and South Korea's sports ministry requested a meeting with IOC President Thomas Bach to discuss the error.
July 26, 2024
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