Summary
At the Asian Games in Japan, the North Korean national anthem was mistakenly played for the South Korean men's hockey team, leading to confusion and an apology from organisers. South Korea's coach said the mistake was serious because North Korean symbols are banned in South Korea, and the two countries are still technically at war.Key Facts
- North Korea's anthem was played instead of South Korea's at the men's hockey game.
- South Korea beat Bangladesh 5-0 in the match where the mistake happened.
- The stadium announcer apologized for the error.
- South Korea’s coach said this should never have happened and called it a serious issue.
- North Korean symbols, like their anthem, are banned in South Korea due to ongoing tensions.
- The 1950-53 Korean War ended without a peace treaty, so the countries remain technically at war.
- Other problems at the Asian Games include poor accommodation and long delays at the airport for some teams.
- The Asian Games officially started on Saturday, with field hockey running until October 3.
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