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

Organizers at the Asian Games mistakenly played the North Korean national anthem prior to a men's field hockey match between South Korea and Bangladesh. The error occurred during the pre-match protocol, leading to the incorrect anthem being broadcast for the South Korean team.

This incident highlights a significant administrative oversight during the international sporting event. The mistake involved the national symbols of two nations that remain technically at war, drawing attention to the organizers' handling of protocol for the competing delegations.