The error sparked displeased reactions in South Korea, a global cultural and technological powerhouse that is technically still at war with the nuclear-armed and impoverished North.
Athletes of South Korea aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the opening ceremony. / Photo: Reuters
As the South Korean delegation sailed down the Seine River in the French capital, they were introduced with the official name for North Korea:"Republique populaire democratique de Coree" in French, then"Democratic People's Republic of Korea" in English. South Korea's sports ministry said in a statement it"expresses regret" over the"announcement during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the South Korean delegation was introduced as the North Korean team".
The sports ministry has also asked the foreign ministry to"deliver a strong protest to the French side" over the issue, the statement said.
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