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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

South Korea mistakenly introduced as North Korea at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

South Korea's sports ministry expressed regret on Saturday over a mistake during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony where its athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean.

The incident occurred when the French-speaking presenter introduced the South Korean delegation using North Korea's official name "Republique populaire democratique de Coree," followed by the English translation "Democratic People's Republic of Korea."

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