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

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

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

Sep 18, 2026

North Korean anthem played for South Korea at Asian Games

Organisers have apologised for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men's hockey team at the Asian Games in Japan.

Sep 18, 2026