During the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, a regrettable mistake occurred when South Korea's athletes were introduced as North Korea. The error was made when the South Korean boat was announced in both French and English as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which is the official name for North Korea. It is important to note that South Korea is officially known as the Republic of Korea.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a formal apology for the incident, expressing deep regret for the error in introducing the Korean team incorrectly during the opening ceremony broadcast. IOC President Thomas Bach personally reached out to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to convey his apologies for the mistake.
