North Korea anthem played at South’s Bangladesh hockey match at Asian Games

During a pre-match ceremony at the Asian Games in Japan, organizers mistakenly played North Korea’s national anthem instead of South Korea’s before a hockey match between South Korea and Bangladesh. The error occurred just before the teams took the field, drawing immediate attention from spectators and officials. South Korea’s players stood motionless as the anthem played, creating an awkward moment in the proceedings. The incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding national anthems in international competitions.

Asian Games organisers in Japan accidently play North Korea's anthem ahead of South's hockey match with Bangladesh.